Crossfire 500ATV Manuale utente

OWNER’S MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

It contains important safety information.

This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.

500ATV

4×4

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 500ATV. With the purchase of this ATV, you can now appreciate

the high degree of craftsmanship. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the

features and operation of this ATV. This manual includes important safety information. It provides

information about special techniques and skills necessary to ride your ATV. It also includes basic

maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or

maintenance of your ATV, please consult you dealer.

AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:

●READ THIS MANUAL FOR THE ATV RIDER CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

ATV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

●PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE ATV.

●NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. FREE TRAINING IS

AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV.

●THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS

OF AGE.

INFORMATION

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE-

RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury

or death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person

inspecting or repairing the machine.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid

damage to the machine. Avoid damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This ATV is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to

operate this ATV on any public street, road or highway. This ATV complies with all applicable

OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the time of

manufacture. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.

CONTENS

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS.......................................... 1

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 5

DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION..................................................................11

Identification number records .......................................................................................................................12

CONTROL FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................13

Main switch...................................................................................................................................................13

Indicator and warning lights ..........................................................................................................................14

Handlebar switches .......................................................................................................................................15

Driver model turn switch...............................................................................................................................16

Throttle LeverSpeed limiter...........................................................................................................................17

Indicates a potential hazard that could

result in serious injury or death.

Speed limiter.................................................................................................................................................18

brake lever and brake pedal ..........................................................................................................................19

Drive select lever...........................................................................................................................................20

Fuel tank cap .................................................................................................................................................20

Starter(choke) ...............................................................................................................................................21

Seat ...............................................................................................................................................................22

Front and rear shock absorber adjustment....................................................................................................23

RIDING YOUR ATV ..............................................................................................................................24

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ......................................................................................................................25

RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT ....................................................................................................25

During operation..........................................................................................................................................29

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ......................................................................................................................32

TURNING YOUR ATV ......................................................................................................................................35

RIDING DOWNHILL ........................................................................................................................................37

CLIMBING UPHILL ..........................................................................................................................................38

PARKING ON A SLOPE ....................................................................................................................................41

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................42

Owner’s manual and tool kit .........................................................................................................................42

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................43

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....................................................................................................................48

To check the engine oil level..........................................................................................................................48

Changing the final gear oil .............................................................................................................................52

Front gear oil replacement ............................................................................................................................53

Cooling system ..............................................................................................................................................54

Changing the coolant.....................................................................................................................................55

Axle boots .....................................................................................................................................................57

Spark plug inspection ....................................................................................................................................58

Air filter element cleaning .............................................................................................................................60

Valve clearance adjustment...........................................................................................................................65

Throttle lever adjustment..............................................................................................................................65

Inspecting the brake fluid level......................................................................................................................67

Cable inspection and lubrication ...................................................................................................................71

Battery ..........................................................................................................................................................73

Replacing a headlight bulb ............................................................................................................................76

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................79

CLEANING AND STORAGE ..............................................................................................................................80

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................82