User manual HYOSUNG TE 450

[. . . ] This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. 1 FOREWORD This owner's manual is an essential part of your ATV. It contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance. Failure to follow the warning contained in this manual can result in INJURY or DEATH. [. . . ] Always follow the proper procedures for going down hills as described in this section. WARNING Crossing hills or turning on hills improperly can be hazardous. Crossing hills or turning on hills improperly can cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique as described in the CLIMBING A HILL section. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible. To ride down a hill with the ATV, follow the instructions below. Check the terrain carefully for any obstacles before you start down the hill. Shift the transmission into a low gear and ride down the hill slowly with the throttle released. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible. When traversing a slope, you should : 1. Steer slightly uphill, if necessary, to maintain a straight course. 47 RIDING OVER OBSTACLES RIDING THROUGH WATER WARNING Improperly operating this ATV over obstacles can be hazardous. Improperly crossing obstacles can cause loss of control or a collision. Follow the procedure in this section carefully when crossing over obstacles. If you come to an obstacle that you cannot avoid, you may be able to cross over it using the following procedure. With the obstacle straight in front of you, approach at walking speed. Pull up on the handlebars and apply a little throttle as the front wheels reach the obstacle. Lean forward and release the throttle after the front wheels have cleared the obstacle. Return to your normal riding position after the rear wheels clear the obstacle. Remember that some obstacles are too high for your ATV or for your abilities. If you are not sure that you can safely cross over an obstacle, back up and ride around the obstacle. WARNING Operating this ATV through deep or fast flowing water can be hazardous. The ATV tires may float, causing loss of traction and loss of control. Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than described in this section. If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the pads. Make sure it is not more than 30 cm (12 in) deep and is not moving fast. [. . . ] Dispose of drained fuel properly. STARTING THE ATV AFTER TRANSPORT To feed fuel into the carburetor, push the starter switch for a few seconds. 90 PREPARATION FOR CLEANING Wash the ATV before any mud dries on the ATV. Block or seal the end or the exhaust pipe (muffler) using a piece of plastic wrap, cloth rag or another method to prevent water from entering the engine. WASHING YOUR ATV With some care, your ATV can be washed in a similar manner to washing an automobile. NOTE Avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the following places : Ignition switch Spark plug Fuel tank cap Carburetor Snorkel air intake for air cleaner and carburetor (The snorkel air intake opening is located at the highest point on the ATV, usually in front of the seat. ) Radiator fins Use a garden hose at low pressure to remove the majority of dirt or other debris. Try to thoroughly remove all dirt and debris without excessive water pressure, even at remote areas such as between engine cooling fins, linkages or mounting brackets. Cloth rags, washing mitts or cleaning brushes can be used, be careful with brushes as they may scratch plastic or painted surfaces. [. . . ]