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Kinroad XT400ATV User Manual page 16

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Never ride the ATV in cold weather, always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin ridding.
Starting a cold engine:
1. set the parking brake
2. Turn the fuel lock to ON
3. Turn the main switch key to position.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
Warning:
The engine can be started in any gear if the rear brake lever is applier. However, it is
recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine.
5. use the starter (choke) in reference to the figure.
Note:
If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, then push the start switch again,
pause a several secords before the next attempt. Each cranking should be as short as
possible to preserve battery energy. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds for each
starting.
If the battery is discharged. Pull the recoil starter to start the engine.
Starting a warm engine
The throttle should be opened slightly when starting a warm engine.
Prewarming
To get maximum engine service life, prewarm the engine before starting off. Never
accelerate forcefully with a cold engine.
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period in the left of your machine than the period

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