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RIDING IN COLD WEATHER
Pre-ride Inspection
Check that the throttle and all
control levers move freely. Make
sure that the footrests shift lever,
and rear brake pedal are free of
ice or snow.
With the transmission in neutral,
move the ATV forward and back-
ward to check that the wheels roll
freely. If you cannot move the
ATV, the tires may be frozen to the
ground, or the brakes may be fro-
zen to the wheels. If the tires are
frozen to the ground, pour warm
water around them to melt the ice.
If the brakes are frozen, bring the
ATV to a warmer area to thaw out
the brakes.
NOTE: If the ATV will be used fre-
quently in temperatures below
14°F (–10°C), we recommend
that you change the oil to 5W-30
and install an engine block heater.
After the engine has warmed up,
check the brakes. Do this inspec-
tion on level ground and do not
exceed walking speed. Be sure to
check the operation of both front
and rear brakes. If the brakes do
not work adequately, stop riding
the ATV. Bring the ATV to a
warmer area to allow the brakes
to thaw out. After the brakes thaw,
dry them by applying them sev-
eral times while riding slowly. If
the brakes do not regain full stop-
ping power, have your local
Suzuki dealer check them before
you continue riding your ATV.
CAUTION
Using engine power to free up
frozen wheels can damage
your ATV.
Severe damage to the drive
train may occur if you use
engine power to free frozen
wheels.
Before riding, manually move
the ATV forward and backward
to make certain that all wheels
roll freely.
CAUTION
Use of an automotive-size bat-
tery to jump-start an ATV can
damage the ATV.
A high-amperage battery can
damage the electrical system.
Use only the specified battery
to start the engine. Refer to the
maintenance section of your
owner’s manual for the proper
battery charging procedure.
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