OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Division II - Operation/
Maintenance
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The shock absorber has a spring force
adjustment sleeve with five adjustment
positions to allow the spring to be
adjusted for different riding and loading
conditions. If the spring action is too soft
or too stiff, adjust it according to the
chart.
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 NOTE: Before attempting to adjust
suspension, clean dirt and debris
from the sleeve and remove load
from the suspension; then use the
spanner wrench to adjust the sleeve
to the desired position.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission Oil
and Filter
 NOTE: Refer to the recommended
oil viscosity chart (on page 55) in
this manual for the proper engine oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the
scheduled intervals. The engine should
always be warm when the oil is changed
so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminates to enter the
opening.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
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4. Remove the oil filter plug from the fil-
ter mounting boss (located on the front-
right side of the transmission case) and
allow the filter to drain completely.
5. Using the oil filter wrench and a ratchet
handle (or a socket or box-end wrench),
remove the old oil filter and dispose of
properly. Do not re-use oil filter.
 NOTE: Clean up any excess oil
after removing the filter.
6. Apply oil to the new filter O-ring and
check to make sure it is positioned
correctly; then install the new oil fil-
ter. Tighten securely.
7. Install the oil filter drain plug and
tighten securely.
8. Install the engine drain plug and
tighten it securely. Remove the oil
filler plug being careful not to let con-
taminates enter the opening; then
pour the recommended oil in the filler
hole. Install the level stick.
Position
Spring
Force
Setting Load
1
Stronger
Soft
Stiff
Light
Heavy
2
3
4
5
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