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LT-A700X
MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
This owner's manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.
Never allow anyone under 16
years old to ride this ATV.
OWNER'S MANUAL
HANDLEIDING
Ce 'Manuel du propriétaire contient
des informations importantes
concernant la sécurité.
Le lire soigneusement.
Ne jamais autoriser les enfants
âgés de moins de 16 ans à
piloter ce V.T.T.
Deze handleiding bevat belangrijke
veiligheidsinformatie.
Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door.
Laat nooit iemand onder 16 jaar
op deze ATV rijden.
Part No. 99011-31G52-01L
July, 2006
EN, FR, DU
TK

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  • Page 1 LT-A700X OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE HANDLEIDING This owner’s manual contains Ce ’Manuel du propriétaire contient Deze handleiding bevat belangrijke important safety information. des informations importantes veiligheidsinformatie. Please read it carefully. concernant la sécurité. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door. Le lire soigneusement.
  • Page 2 ENGLISH LT-A700X OWNER’S MANUAL This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehi- cle 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.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT • WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are arranged like this:  WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE  WARNING - or - CAUTION Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize This first part will identify a special information, the symbol  POTENTIAL HAZARD. and the words WARNING or CAU- TION and NOTE have special mean- This second part will describe...
  • Page 4 • Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. © COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2006...
  • Page 5 • Never consume alcohol or drugs • Always follow proper procedures before or while operating this ATV. for climbing hills as described in • Never operate excessive this manual. Check the terrain speeds. Always go at a speed that carefully before you start up any is proper for the terrain, visibility hill.
  • Page 6 • Always use proper procedures if • Always be sure there are no you stall or roll backwards when obstacles or people behind you climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, when you operate in reverse. use the proper gear and maintain When it is safe to proceed in a steady speed when climbing a reverse, go slowly.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FUEL, OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATION CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS RIDING YOUR ATV ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PREPARATION FOR WINTER RIDING TRANSPORTING CLEANING PROCEDURE AND STORAGE PROCEDURE CONSUMER INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...

  • Page 10: Fuel, Oil And Engine Coolant Recommendation

    FUEL, OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATION FUEL ........................1-2 ENGINE OIL ......................1-3 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................. 1-4 ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION ................. 1-5 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ..............1-5 REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ..............1-5...

  • Page 11: Recommendation

    In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxygen- NOTE: ated fuels. • To help clean the air, Suzuki rec- ommends that you use oxygen- Oxygenated fuels which meet the ated fuels. minimum octane requirement and the •...

  • Page 12: Engine Oil

    SH or SJ API: American Petroleum Institute JASO: Japanese Automobile Stan- dards Organization SAE Engine Oil Viscosity Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative according to the following chart.

  • Page 13: Differential Gear Oil

    JASO T903 Energy Conserving The JASO T903 standard is an index Suzuki does not recommend the use to select engine oils for 4-stroke of “ENERGY CONSERVING” oils. motorcycle and ATV engines. Motor- Some engine oils which have an API cycle and ATV engines lubricate...

  • Page 14: Engine Coolant Solution

    ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION CAUTION Use engine coolant that is compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with Spilled engine coolant can harm distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio your ATV. for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can Engine coolant damage...

  • Page 16: Controls, Equipment And Adjustments

    CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCATION OF PARTS ..................2-2 KEY ........................2-5 IGNITION SWITCH ....................2-5 INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................2-6 SHIFT LEVER ....................2-10 SELECTION SWITCH ..................2-11 LEFT HANDLEBAR ................... 2-13 HORN SWITCH (Australia and Sweden) ............2-15 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (Sweden) ............2-15 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ..................

  • Page 17: Location Of Parts

    CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCATION OF PARTS 1 Rear brake lever 2 Left handlebar switches 3 Speedometer and indicator lights 4 Ignition switch 5 Front brake fluid reservoir 6 Front brake lever 7 Shift lever 8 Throttle lever 9 2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK selection switch...
  • Page 18 0 Battery A Fuel tank cap B Seat lock C Recoil starter D Footrests...
  • Page 19 E Rear brake pedal...

  • Page 20: Key

    IGNITION SWITCH WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or death. The ignition switch has four positions. “OFF” position All electrical circuits are cut off. The engine will not start. The key can be removed. NOTE: Idle speed control system Two keys come with this vehicle.

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION Leaving the ignition switch in the   “ ” or “ AUX” position for a long time can damage the ATV’s battery. The battery will run down if the lights are no for a long time when the engine is not running.
  • Page 22 High Beam Indicator 5 Speedometer 0 (Sweden) The speedometer shows approximate A Blue light will come on when the vehicle speed. headlight high beam is turned on. NOTE: 4WD/Differential Gear Lock • Set the meter to odometer then Indicator 8 press and hold buttons, 1 and 7 The instrument panel shows 4WD for 2 seconds to change between...
  • Page 23 Whenever the FI display, “FI” mark display blinks. and indicator come on, have your 2. Adjust the minute display by push- authorized Suzuki dealer or a ing the button. qualified mechanic inspect the fuel injection system as soon as NOTE: When the button 7 is held in, possible.
  • Page 24 Suzuki dealer. If the CAUTION engine stalls, try restarting the engine after turning the ignition Running the engine with high switch off.

  • Page 25: Shift Lever

    SHIFT LEVER WARNING Operating the shift lever from Neu- tral without applying the brake can be hazardous. If you shift without applying the brake, vehicle can move unexpect- edly. Always apply the brake before changing from Neutral to High or This vehicle has an automatic trans- Reverse, to help prevent the vehi- mission.

  • Page 26: Selection Switch

    SELECTION SWITCH 2WD: Engine power is supplied only to the rear wheels. Use this position for normal riding on dry, hard sur- faces. DIFF LOCK The selection switch is used for changing the manner in which engine power is supplied to the wheels. Select 2WD, 4WD or DIFFERENTIAL LOCK according to surface condi- tions.
  • Page 27 NOTE: • When the switch is set to “DIFF LOCK”, the differential gear lock indicator will blink until the differ- ential gear is locked. • When the differential gear lock indicator is blinking, turn the han- dlebars back and forth to help the differential gear lock to engage.

  • Page 28: Left Handlebar

    Engine Stop Switch 4 LEFT HANDLEBAR “” position The ignition circuit is off and the engine cannot start or run. “” position The ignition circuit is on and the engine can run. Override switch 5 The override switch allows the rider to increase the power available by over- riding the normal speed limiter in for- ward Differential Lock or Reverse.
  • Page 29 NOTE: The electric starter motor can WARNING be operated in any gear if you squeeze the rear brake lever fully Going too fast in “R” (Reverse) (you will hear the starter interlock can be hazardous. switch “click”). A starter interlock switch prevents the starter motor from Going too fast in “R”...

  • Page 30: Horn Switch (Australia And Sweden)

    HORN SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (Australia and Sweden) (Sweden) Push the button to sound the horn. This switch consists of a plastic cap fitted over a plastic switch body. When the cap is removed from the switch body, the engine can not be started. If the engine is running and the cap is removed by pulling the cord that is attached to the cap, the engine will...

  • Page 31: Right Handlebar

    RIGHT HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LIMITER Use the throttle limiter to restrict max- Front Brake Lever 1 imum engine power by limiting throttle Apply the front brake by squeezing lever travel. Adjust this limiter accord- the front brake lever towards the grip. ing to the rider’s skill and experience.

  • Page 32: Rear Brake Pedal

    REAR BRAKE PEDAL RECOIL STARTER Pressing the rear brake pedal will The recoil starter is used to start the apply the rear brake. engine if the battery is weak. To oper- ate the recoil starter: NOTE: The rear brake may also be applied by squeezing the rear brake 1.

  • Page 33: Fuel Tank Cap

    FUEL TANK CAP WARNING Improper fueling of the ATV can be hazardous. Failure to follow safety precau- tions when refueling could result in a fire or cause you to breathe toxic fumes. Refuel in a well ventilated area. Make sure the engine is off and To open the fuel tank cap.

  • Page 34: Seat Lock

    SEAT LOCK WARNING Improperly installing the seat can be hazardous. Failure to install the seat properly could allow the seat to move and cause loss of rider control. Make sure to properly position and securely attach the seat when you install it. To remove the seat, move the seat lock lever up ward.

  • Page 35: Front And Rear Suspension Adjustment

    FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT Front: Position 2 Rear: Position 2 FRONT WARNING Unevenly adjusting the right and left front suspensions can be haz- ardous. Making one spring stiffer than the other will result in handling prob- lems that may cause an accident. Adjust the right and left springs to REAR the same pre-load setting.

  • Page 36: Flag Bracket

    FLAG BRACKET FRONT FENDER BOX A bracket is provided so you can Small and light articles such as mount a flag on your vehicle. gloves, maps, or sealed food pack- ages can be placed in the front fender box. WARNING Carrying fuel in the front fender box can be hazardous.

  • Page 38: Riding Your Atv

    RIDING YOUR ATV WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE RIDING ..........3-2 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ................3-3 WHAT TO WEAR ....................3-5 BREAK-IN ......................3-6 STARTING THE ENGINE ..................3-7 STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING ................ 3-8 BRAKING ......................3-13 TURNING ......................3-14 SKIDDING OR SLIDING ..................

  • Page 39: What You Should Know Before Riding

    RIDING YOUR ATV WARNING WARNING Operating this ATV after consum- ing alcohol or drugs can be haz- Indicates a potential hazard that ardous. could result in injury or death. Alcohol and drugs could seriously affect your judgment and cause you to react more slowly. They can WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW also affect your balance and per- BEFORE RIDING...

  • Page 40: Inspection Before Riding

    Protect your riding areas. When you WARNING ride, remember to keep the terrain in good condition. Don’t destroy plant Operating this ATV with improper life. Don’t litter and don’t bother wild- tires, or with improper or uneven life. With your help, your riding areas tire pressure can be hazardous.
  • Page 41 WARNING WHAT TO CHECK FOR: CHECK Overloading this ATV or carrying Steering 1. Smoothness 2. No restriction of or towing cargo improperly can be movement hazardous. 3. No play or looseness Brakes 1. Fluid level in the reservoir Overloading or improper towing to be above “LOWER”...

  • Page 42: What To Wear

    WHAT TO WEAR A helmet is the most important piece of gear you should wear. A helmet WARNING can help prevent a serious head injury. Choose a helmet that fits snugly. Ask your dealer for help in Operating this ATV without wear- ing an approved motorcycle hel- selecting a good quality helmet that fits properly.

  • Page 43: Break-In

    BREAK-IN Observe Your Initial and Most Critical Service The first month is the most important The initial service (break-in mainte- in the life of your vehicle. Proper oper- nance) is the most important service ation during this break-in period will your vehicle will receive.

  • Page 44: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION Before attempting to start the engine, make sure to follow these steps. Engaging the starter motor for more than five seconds at a time 1. Set the parking brake lock. can damage the ATV. 2. Shift the shift lever to neutral. 3.

  • Page 45: Starting Off And Shifting

    STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING WARNING WARNING Operating this ATV on paved sur- faces, including sidewalks, paths, Carrying a passenger on this ATV parking lots, driveways, can be hazardous. streets can be hazardous. Carrying a passenger can greatly ATV tires are designed for off-road reduce your ability to balance and use.
  • Page 46 WARNING WARNING Operating this ATV on public Operating this ATV at excessive streets, roads or highways can be speeds can be hazardous. hazardous. Riding excessive speeds You can collide with another vehi- increases your chances of losing cle if you ride on public roads. control of the ATV, which can result in an accident.
  • Page 47 WARNING WARNING Attempting wheelies, jumps, and Removing your hands from the other stunts can be hazardous. handlebars or feet from the foot- rests during operation can be haz- Stunt riding increases the chance ardous. of an accident, including an over- turn.
  • Page 48 WARNING WARNING Failure to use extra care when Failure to use extra care when operating on excessively rough, operating this ATV on unfamiliar slippery, or loose terrain can be terrain can be hazardous. hazardous. You can come upon hidden rocks, Failure to use extra care can bumps, or holes, without enough cause loss of traction or vehicle...
  • Page 49 Place your feet on the footrests. Plac- WARNING ing a foot on the footrest board area can interfere with rear brake pedal Opening the throttle suddenly can operation and weight shifting. be hazardous. After making sure that the engine is The front wheels can lift off the warm, apply the rear brake and shift ground and cause loss of control...

  • Page 50: Braking

    BRAKING WARNING To stop the vehicle, first release the throttle lever. Next, apply the front and Braking on hills when in 4WD can rear brakes evenly and at the same be hazardous. time. When in 4WD, using either the WARNING front brake alone or the rear brake alone will actually brake all four Braking while turning the ATV can...

  • Page 51: Turning

    TURNING To turn the vehicle, use the following technique: WARNING • Turn the handlebars in the direc- tion of the turn. • Shift body weight slightly forward Turning the ATV improperly can be hazardous. and support your weight on the outer footrest.

  • Page 52: Skidding Or Sliding

    SKIDDING OR SLIDING OPERATION ON HILLS WARNING WARNING Skidding or sliding improperly can Operating this ATV on excessively be hazardous. steep hills can be hazardous. You may lose control of your ATV, The ATV can overturn more easily or regain traction unexpectedly, on extremely steep hills than on which may cause the ATV to over- level surfaces or small hills.
  • Page 53 Climbing a Hill To climb a hill with the vehicle, follow the directions below. WARNING 1. Shift the shift lever into L (low) position. 2. Speed up and maintain a steady Climbing hills improperly can be speed before reaching the bottom hazardous.
  • Page 54 If you lose forward movement, or WARNING begin to roll backwards, follow these instructions. Stalling, rolling backwards or 1. Lean farther forward, uphill. improperly dismounting the ATV 2. Apply the front brake to stop the while climbing a hill can be haz- ATV.
  • Page 55 Descending a Hill To ride down a hill with the vehicle, follow the instructions below. WARNING 1. Check the terrain carefully for any obstacles before you start down the hill. Going down a hill improperly can 2. Point the vehicle straight downhill. be hazardous.

  • Page 56: Riding Over Obstacles

    Traversing a Slope RIDING OVER OBSTACLES WARNING WARNING Improperly operating this ATV Crossing hills or turning on hills over obstacles can be hazardous. improperly can be hazardous. Improperly crossing obstacles can Crossing hills or turning on hills cause loss of control or a colli- improperly can cause loss of con- sion.

  • Page 57: Riding Through Water

    After repeated operation of the loss of traction and loss of con- ATV in these conditions, bring it to trol. This could lead to an acci- your Suzuki dealer to have the dent. brakes inspected and cleaned. • Never operate this ATV in fast...
  • Page 58 After the brakes thaw, dry them by applying them sev- eral times while riding slowly. If the brakes do not regain full stopping power, have your local Suzuki dealer check them before you continue riding your ATV. 3-21...
  • Page 59 Dressing for Cold Weather Riding We strongly recommend that if you do any cold-weather riding, you familiar- WARNING ize yourself with the symptoms, treat- ment, and prevention of hypothermia. Information is available at libraries Operating your ATV in cold and through government agencies. weather without proper clothing can be hazardous.
  • Page 60 Riding your ATV on Snow and Ice WARNING WARNING Failure to use extra care when operating on slippery surfaces Riding on snow-covered terrain such as hard-packed snow and ice without care can be hazardous. can be hazardous. The snow may be covering rocks, Failure to use extra care can holes, ice or other hazards that cause loss of traction or loss of...

  • Page 61: Riding In Reverse

    RIDING IN REVERSE PARKING After stopping the ATV, shift to neu- WARNING tral. Neutral position can be confirmed by observing the neutral indicator Improperly riding this ATV in light. Park the ATV on a flat surface reverse can be hazardous. and set the parking brake lock.

  • Page 62: Accessory Use And Vehicle Loading

    ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING ........... 4-2 ATV WINCH LEAD WIRES (For Canada) ............4-3...
  • Page 63 Use caution when choosing and which interfere with controls or installing accessories for your Suzuki. other equipment. Your Suzuki dealer may be able to 5. Do not carry heavy or bulky cargo. help you choose accessories and Cargo racks are designed to carry install them correctly.
  • Page 64 Suzuki genuine accessory ATV winch, rated line pull: 1134 kg (2500 lbs). The part number of the Suzuki ATV winch for this vehicle is 99000-990YW-016. Consult your Suzuki dealer for details about attach- ing the accessory ATV winch.

  • Page 66: Inspection And Maintenance

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................5-2 TOOLS ......................... 5-5 BATTERY ......................5-5 SPARK PLUG ...................... 5-6 FUEL HOSE ......................5-7 THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ..............5-7 ENGINE OIL ......................5-8 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE ..............5-9 AIR CLEANER ....................5-11 AIR CLEANER DRAIN TUBES .................

  • Page 67: Maintenance Schedule

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or death. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform maintenance according to odometer reading or time interval, which- ever comes first. Interval 1000 2000 miles 1200 Item months Air cleaner element –...
  • Page 68 I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace, if necessary, C: Clean, R: Replace, T: Tighten, L: Lubricate...
  • Page 69 Perform maintenance more often than shown in the chart. If you Keep your ATV in good condition. have any questions regarding Ask your Suzuki dealer or a quali- maintenance intervals, consult fied mechanic to do the mainte- your Suzuki dealer.

  • Page 70: Tools

    TOOLS WARNING Hydrogen gas produced by batter- ies can be hazardous. Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas which can explode if exposed to flames or sparks. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. Never smoke when working near the battery. A tool kit is provided with your ATV.

  • Page 71: Spark Plug

    Consult your Suzuki dealer if your plug insulator is not a light brown Carefully turn the spark plug by color.

  • Page 72: Fuel Hose

    THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 3.0 – 5.0 mm 0.7 – 0.8 mm To maintain a hot, strong spark, keep the plug free from carbon. Adjust the gap to 0.7 – 0.8 mm (0.028 – 0.032 Measure the throttle cable play by in) for good ignition.

  • Page 73: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL CAUTION Long engine life depends much on the selection of a quality oil and the Operating the vehicle with an periodic changing of the oil. Daily oil incorrect amount of oil can dam- level checks and periodic changes age your ATV.

  • Page 74: Engine Oil And Filter Change

    (Part No. 09915-40610) 3. Remove the oil filler cap 1. 5. Turn the oil filter 3 counterclock- wise with a Suzuki “cap type” oil filter wrench or a “strap type” filter wrench of the proper size. 4. Remove the drain plug 2 from the bottom of the engine and drain the oil into a drain pan.
  • Page 75 ATV. Tighten the filter Engine damage may occur if you 2 turns. use oil filter with the wrong design or thread specifications. Be sure to use a genuine SUZUKI oil filter or an equivalent one designed for your ATV. 5-10...

  • Page 76: Air Cleaner

    Engine damage may occur if you hazardous. use oil that does not meet Suzuki’s specifications. A flame can spit back from the carburetor to the air intake box Be sure to use the oil specified in...
  • Page 77 Removing the Element CAUTION 1. Remove the seat. Failure to inspect the air cleaner element frequently if the vehicle is used in dusty, wet, or muddy con- ditions can damage your ATV. The air cleaner element can become clogged under these con- ditions, and engine damage may result.

  • Page 78: Air Cleaner Drain Tubes

    NOTE: Always apply air pressure on AIR CLEANER DRAIN TUBES the throttle body side of the air cleaner element only. If air pressure is applied on the air cleaner cover side, dirt will be forced into the pores of the cleaner element restricting the air flow through the cleaner element.

  • Page 79: Engine Coolant

    ENGINE COOLANT WARNING Engine Coolant Level Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink antifreeze or coolant solution. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately con- tact a poison control center or a physician. Avoid inhaling mist or hot vapors;...

  • Page 80: Gear Oil Change

    GEAR OIL CHANGE Inspect and change the gear oil according to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. When changing the gear oil, use specified gear oil described FUEL, ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMEN- DATION section. The procedure for changing the front and rear differen- tial gear oil is as follows: Front differential gear oil Front differential gear oil Final gear oil...

  • Page 81: Tires

    Front differential gear oil: Tire Tread Condition 500 ml (16.9/17.6 US/Imp. oz) Final gear oil: 4.0 mm 770 ml (26.0/27.1 US/Imp. oz) WARNING Oil can be hazardous. Children or pets may be harmed from contact with oil. Keep children and pets away from WARNING oil.
  • Page 82 Have this work done by surements can result. your Suzuki dealer or a qualified tire repair station. TIRE PRESSURE LOAD When breaking the tire bead loose...

  • Page 83: Front Brake

    Tubeless Tire Repair FRONT BRAKE Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a puncture, the tire may be repaired WARNING using a plug type patch. If the dam- age is from a cut, or if the puncture Failure to properly inspect and cannot be repaired using a plug, the maintain your ATV’s brake sys- tire should be replaced.
  • Page 84 If there is frequent loss with water and seek medical atten- of fluid, take your vehicle to a tion. Wash thoroughly after han- Suzuki dealer for inspection. dling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. CAUTION Keep out of the reach of children Spilled brake fluid can damage and animals.
  • Page 85 Riding with unevenly worn brake pads will increase your chances of having an accident. If you need to replace brake pads, have your Suzuki dealer do this work. Inspect and maintain the brake pads as recommended. WARNING Grooved wear...

  • Page 86: Rear Brake

    REAR BRAKE Brake Pedal Adjust the brake pedal as follows: Adjust the rear brake by adjusting the brake pedal first and then adjust the brake lever. WARNING Misadjusting the rear brake pedal and lever can be hazardous. 20 – 30 mm The rear brake lever and brake pedal operate the rear brake in a complementary manner.
  • Page 87 Brake lever (Parking Brake) 5. After adjusting the play, check that The rear brake lever play as mea- the rear wheels roll freely with the sured at the lever holder should be 6 brake disengaged, the transmis- – 8 mm (0.2 – 0.3 in) when the lever is sion in neutral and the rear wheels lightly pulled in toward the grip.

  • Page 88: Rear Brake Lining Wear Limit

    (Fig.A). 3. If the extension line is out of the limit (Fig.B), have the brake plates replaced by your Suzuki dealer to insure safe operation. 5-23...

  • Page 89: Front And Rear Wheel Removal

    5. Remove the wheel. To reinstall the not know how to use one, ask wheel, reverse these steps. Use your authorized Suzuki dealer to the tightening torque chart to check the nuts. determine the tightness of the wheel nuts.

  • Page 90: Spark Arrester

    SPARK ARRESTER The muffler has a spark arrester which must be periodically cleaned to maintain good efficiency. At the inter- vals shown in the maintenance chart, clean the spark arrester as follows. WARNING A hot muffler can harm you. 2. Use a brush to remove carbon You can be burned if you touch deposits from the spark arrester the hot muffler.

  • Page 91: Drive Shaft Boots

    Use only the light bulbs shown in the chart as replacement bulbs. REAR Check the drive shaft rubber boots for damage and grease leak. Ask you Suzuki dealer if replacement is nec- essary. 5-26...
  • Page 92 HEADLIGHT To replace the headlight bulb, use the following procedure: 4. Unhook the bulb holder spring 4 and pull out the bulb 5. 5. To replace the headlight bulb, reverse above complete 1. Remove the cover 1. sequence. CAUTION Touching the headlight bulb glass with a bare hand may damage the bulb.
  • Page 93 AUXILIARY HEADLIGHT 2. Remove the socket cover 1. 3. Disconnect the socket 2. 1. Remove the screws, fasteners and headlight cover. 4. Unhook the bulb holder spring 3 and pull out the bulb 4. 5. To replace the auxiliary headlight bulb, reverse the above complete sequence.

  • Page 94: Fuses

    BRAKE/TAILLIGHT FUSES Replace the brake/taillight bulb as fol- lows: The main fuse is located under the seat. One 30A spare fuse is located under the fuse box. 1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it off. The fuses are located under the seat. One 10A and one 15A spare fuses 2.

  • Page 95: Output Terminal

    Always replace a blown fuse with Check voltage and wattage before a fuse of the same type and rating. connecting electrical accessories. If the new fuse blows in a short time, consult your Suzuki dealer immediately. 5-30...

  • Page 96: General Lubrication

    Increase intervals when you use your ATV in severe conditions. Your authorized Suzuki dealer should do general lubri- cation as shown in the MAINTE- NANCE SCHEDULE. CAUTION Lubricating switches can damage your ATV.

  • Page 97: Trailer Towing

    We strongly Overloading your trailer can be advise you to use a genuine Suzuki hazardous. trailer or an equivalent ATV trailer. An overloaded trailer can affect the handling of the ATV.
  • Page 98 WARNING Improper distribution of cargo in your trailer can be hazardous. Improper cargo distribution can affect the handling of the ATV. Always make sure that Trailer Tongue Weight is about 10% of Gross Trailer Weight. WARNING Allowing cargo to shift in a trailer while moving can be hazardous.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SUPPLY CHECK ..................6-2 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ................6-2...
  • Page 101 2. Put the engine stop switch in the “RUN” position and ignition switch If you are not sure about the in the “ON” position. While holding proper action, consult your Suzuki the spark plug base firmly against dealer about the problem. the engine, pull the recoil starter...
  • Page 102 WARNING Performing the spark test improp- erly can be hazardous. You could get a high voltage elec- trical shock if you are not familiar with this procedure. Do not perform this check if you are not familiar with the proce- dure.

  • Page 104: Preparation For Winter Riding

    PREPARATION FOR WINTER RIDING ENGINE OIL CHANGE ..................7-2 SPARK PLUG CHANGE ..................7-2 BATTERY CHECK ....................7-2...
  • Page 105 Use of some engine oils in cold the engine or replace with battery with weather may make the engine hard to a new one. Ask Suzuki dealer or a start. It may also cause clutch drag qualified mechanic to inspect battery...

  • Page 106: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING ....................8-2...
  • Page 107 TRANSPORTING CAUTION TRANSPORTING Failure to properly secure the ATV It is best to transport the vehicle in the when transporting it can be haz- normal position. It may also be trans- ardous. ported on its back wheels, but this is not as stable as the normal position.

  • Page 108: Cleaning Procedure And Storage Procedure

    CLEANING PROCEDURE AND STORAGE PROCEDURE CLEANING PROCEDURE ................... 9-2 PREPARATION FOR CLEANING ............... 9-2 WASHING YOUR ATV ..................9-3 INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING ............... 9-3 STORAGE PROCEDURE ..................9-4 MAINTENANCE DURING STORAGE ..............9-5 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE ..........9-5...

  • Page 109: Cleaning Procedure

    PREPARATION FOR CLEANING CLEANING PROCEDURE Wash the ATV before any mud dries AND STORAGE on the ATV. PROCEDURE Block or seal the end of the exhaust CLEANING PROCEDURE pipe (muffler) using a piece of plastic A thorough cleaning of your ATV is a wrap, cloth rag or another method to necessary part of maintenance and prevent water from entering the...

  • Page 110: Washing Your Atv

    WASHING YOUR ATV CAUTION With some care, your ATV can be washed in a similar manner to wash- Improper cleaning can damage the ing an automobile. radiator. NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing Radiator fins can be damaged by water to flow over the following spraying high pressure water on places: them.

  • Page 111: Storage Procedure

    For this reason, spread the oil in the cylinder. Suzuki recommends that you trust this maintenance work to your dealer. BATTERY If you wish to service the machine for •...

  • Page 112: Maintenance During Storage

    MAINTENANCE DURING STORAGE Once a month, recharge the battery. standard charging rate 1.8A × 5 to 10hr. PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE • Clean the entire vehicle. • Drain all the engine oil. Install a new oil filter and fill the engine with fresh oil as outlined in this manual.

  • Page 114: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ................10-2 INFORMATION REGARDING EC-DIRECTIVE ..........10-2 LOCATION OF LABELS ................... 10-3 10-1...
  • Page 115 INFORMATION REGARDING CONSUMER EC-DIRECTIVE INFORMATION (For European countries) SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Noise level Noise levels of this ATV measured under related EC Directives are as follows: Regulation Condition Noise level In motion 83 dB(A) 97/24/EC Chapter 9 Stationary 90 dB(A) At drivers 77/311/EEC 81 dB(A)
  • Page 116 ATV. Do not remove them for any reason. If a label comes off or becomes difficult to read, you can get a replacement by contacting your Suzuki dealer. 1 (For Canada) WARNING AVERTISSEMENT NEVER carry passenger on AUCUN passager ne doit monter this carrier or on ATV.
  • Page 117 WARNING Improper tire pressure or overloading can cause loss of control. Loss of control can result in severe injury or death. ALWAYS maintain proper tire pressure as shown below. NEVER exceed the Vehicle Load Capacity of 172 kg (380 lbs). COLD TIRE PRESSURE FRONT : 35 kPa 0.35 kgf/cm...
  • Page 118 6 (For Canada) WARNING AVERTISSEMENT NEVER carry passenger on AUCUN passager ne doit monter this carrier or on ATV. sur ce porte-bagages ou ce VTT. MAXIMUM LOAD: 60kg (132 lbs) CHARGE MAXIMUM: 60kg (132 lbs) 6 (Except for Canada) 10-5...
  • Page 119 8 (For Optional trailer hitch) 7 (For Canada) CAUTION Accessory must not exceed 120W rating and must be 12V type. Exceeding 120W or using other than 12V accessory can damage ATV electrical system and accessory. ATTENTION Brancher exclusivement des accessoires fonctionnant sur 12V et dont la puissance ne dépasse pas 120W.
  • Page 120 9 (For Canada) WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Keep hands, hair, clothing, Garder les mains, les cheveux, les vêtements, etc., away from fan. etc., à distance du ventilateur. Fan starts automatically Le ventilateur se déclenche automatiquement and may cause injury. et il pourrait provoquer des blessures. 9 (Except for Canada) 10-7...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ..........2115 mm (83.3 in) ... Canada 2135 mm (84.1 in) ... Others Overall width............1210 mm (47.6 in) ... Canada 1250 mm (49.2 in) ... Others Overall height ..........1220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase ............1280 mm (50.4 in) Ground clearance..........
  • Page 122 CHASSIS Front suspension ..........Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped Rear suspension ..........Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped Front wheel travel ..........180 mm (7.1 in) Rear wheel travel..........200 mm (7.9 in) Caster..............1.6° Trail..............3.4 mm (0.13 in) Toe-in...............12 mm (0.47 in) Camber............0.64°...
  • Page 123 INDEX ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE FLAG BRACKET ......2-21 LOADING......... 4-2 FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AIR CLEANER....... 5-11 ADJUSTMENT....... 2-20 AIR CLEANER DRAIN TUBES..5-13 FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ATV WINCH LEAD WIRES REMOVAL ........5-24 (For Canada) ........4-3 FRONT BRAKE ......
  • Page 124 KEY..........2-5 SEAT LOCK........2-19 SELECTION SWITCH ....2-11 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ..10-2 LEFT HANDLEBAR ....... 2-13 SHIFT LEVER........ 2-10 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT..5-26 SKIDDING OR SLIDING....3-15 LOCATION OF LABELS....10-3 SPARK ARRESTER ...... 5-25 LOCATION OF PARTS ....2-2 SPARK PLUG........

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