How to measure tire pressure ..............5-7 Tire wear limit .......................................5-8 Fittings and fasteners ...........................5-9 Switches ...............................................5-9 Battery ..................................................5-9 Be careful where you ride...................7-16 Turning your ATV ...............................7-23 Climbing uphill ....................................7-25 Riding downhill ...................................7-30 Crossing a slope.................................7-32 Crossing through shallow water .........7-34 Riding over rough terrain....................7-36 Sliding and skidding ...........................7-38 What to do if .......................................7-40 What to do ..........................................7-40 6 OPERATION............................................6-1 Starting a cold engine...........................6-1 Starting a warm engine ........................6-3 Warming up ..........................................6-3 Shifting .................................................6-4 To start out and accelerate...................6-4 To decelerate .......................................6-5 Engine break-in ....................................6-6 Parking .................................................6-7 Parking on a slope................................6-8 Accessories and loading ......................6-9 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .....................8-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...................................................8-4 Engine oil..............................................8-6 Final gear oil.........................................8-8 Spark plug inspection .........................8-10 Air filter cleaning.................................8-11 7 Riding Your ATV ......................................7-1 Getting to know your ATV.....................7-3 Ride with care and good judgement...........................................7-4