OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DIVISION II - OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE
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4. Release the brake lever lock by compressing the brake lever. It
will return to its released position.
Check to make sure the brake lever lock engages properly and that
the brake (when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Engage the brake lever lock.
2. Attempt to push the ATV.
 NOTE: The brake lever lock must lock the rear wheels. If it
doesn’t, the rear brake system must be serviced.
Headlight HI/LO Switch
Use the headlight HI/LO switch to select the high or low headlight
beam when the ignition switch is in the ON position. When the switch
is in the HI position, the high beam will illuminate. When the switch
is in the LO position, the low beam will illuminate.
Engine Stop Switch
This switch will stop the engine. The engine can be started again by
pressing the starter button.
STOP position — The ignition cir-
cuit is off. The engine cannot be
started or will not run. If the engine
stop switch is used to stop engine
without turning off ignition switch,
the battery may discharge.
RUN position — The ignition cir-
cuit is on. The engine can start and
run.
Electric Starter Button
Pushing in on this button activates
the starter motor. Before starting the
engine, make sure the ignition
switch is in the ON position and the
brake lever lock is engaged.
Throttle Lever
Control engine RPM with the
position of the throttle lever. Oper-
ate this lever with the thumb.
Pushing it forward increases
engine RPM and allowing it to
retract decreases engine RPM.
Throttle Limiter
Screw
Throttle lever travel may be limited by adjusting the throttle limiter
screw. The throttle limiter should be adjusted according to the opera-
tor’s skill and experience. To adjust the throttle limiter, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
! WARNING
Always check to be sure that the brake lever lock has been
disengaged before operating the ATV. An accident could
result if a brake lever lock is left engaged while the ATV is
operated. The brake may relax if left engaged for a long
period of time. This could cause an accident; therefore, do
not leave the ATV on a hill depending on the brake lever lock.
Always block the downhill side of the wheels if leaving the
ATV on a hill or park the ATV in a sidehill position.
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