OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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DIVISION II - OPERATION/
MAINTENANCE
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NOTE: This ATV has safety inter-
lock switches which prevent the
starter motor from activating when
the transmission is not in neutral. To
start the ATV while in gear, depress
the rear foot brake or compress the
brake lever; then depress the starter
button.
Reverse Override Switch
This ATV is equipped with a reverse
speed limiter system. When additional
RPM is needed in reverse, depress and
hold the override switch.
NOTE: The reverse override switch
is active in 4WD only.
Throttle Lever
FI475B
Control engine RPM with the position of
the throttle lever. Operate this lever with
the thumb. Pushing it forward increases
engine RPM and allowing it to retract
decreases engine RPM.
Throttle Limiter Screw
ATV-0053
Throttle lever travel may be limited by
adjusting the throttle limiter screw. The
throttle limiter should be adjusted
according to the operator’s skill and
experience. To adjust the throttle limiter,
use the following procedure.
1. Loosen the jam nut.
2. Turn the throttle limiter screw clock-
wise to decrease engine RPM maxi-
mum or counterclockwise to increase
engine RPM maximum.
3. Tighten the jam nut securely.
NOTE: The ATV is equipped with
an RPM limiter that retards ignition
timing when maximum RPM is
approached. When the RPM limiter is
activated, it could be misinterpreted
as a high-speed misfire.
Rear Foot Brake
CF117
Pressing the rear foot brake downward
will apply the brake to the rear wheels.
Power Steering
Some ATV’s were produced with an
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system
to reduce steering effort and rider fatigue
over a broad range of operating condi-
tions.
The EPS system engages when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON position
and disengages after approximately five
minutes (to conserve battery power) if
the engine is not running.
This system is entirely maintenance-free:
no adjustment or servicing is required.
There are no fluids to check or change,
and the EPS system is entirely self-con-
tained and sealed to protect it from the
elements.
! WARNING
Never activate the override switch
while the throttle is open as a loss of
control may result.
2012 Generic ATV