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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Dirt and debris must be cleaned from the cooler's
fins
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SHOCK ABSORBERS
Each shock absorber on your ATV should be visibly checked
weekly for excessive fluid leakage (some seal leakage is normal),
cracks or breaks in the shock body, or a bent shock rod. If any one
of these conditions is detected, replacement is necessary.
NOTE: Use a spanner
wrench to adjust the
spring force adjust-
ment sleeve
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desired position.
Operating your ATV with high engine temperature may
result in engine damage or premature wear.
OIL COOLER
GENERAL LUBRICATION
Cables
Under normal use, the cables do not require lubrication. However,
it is advisable to lubricate the ends of the cables periodically with a
quality cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission - Oil and Filter
NOTE: High engine RPM, low vehicle speed, or heavy
load will raise engine temperature. Decreasing engine
RPM, reducing load, and selecting an appropriate trans-
mission gear can lower the temperature.
NOTE: If you ride your ATV in extremely cold weather
(-10
o
F / -23
o
C or colder), a small amount of fluid leak-
age may occur on the shock rod. Unless the leakage is
excessive, replacement of the shock absorbers is not
necessary.
The shock absorbers have spring force adjustment sleeves with
five positions to allow the spring rate to be adjusted for different
riding and loading conditions. If the spring rate is too soft or too
stiff, adjust the sleeve according to the chart below.
NOTE: Refer to the recommended oil viscosity chart (on
page 64) in this manual to select the proper engine oil for
your ATV.
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