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MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
This owner's manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.
Never allow anyone under 6
years old to ride this ATV.
LT-Z50
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 6 ans à
piloter ce V.T.T.
Deze handleiding bevat belangrijke
veiligheidsinformatie.
Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door.
Laat nooit iemand onder 6 jaar
op deze ATV rijden.
Part No. 99011-43G51-01L
July, 2006
EN, FR, DU
TK

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  • Page 1 LT-Z50 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-Z50 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 CAUTIONs arranged like this: Please read this manual and follow its  WARNING - or - CAUTION instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol  This first part will identify a and the words WARNING or CAU- POTENTIAL HAZARD.
  • Page 4 FOREWORD NOTICE TO PARENTS • This owner’s manual contains Your SUZUKI LT-Z50 is built for use by important safety and maintenance children, but this owner’s manual is information. Read carefully written for the adults who will be before your youngster rides your supervising the children.
  • Page 5 NOTICE TO OWNERS • Never operate excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN and operating conditions, and BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE – your skills and experience. An ATV handles differently from other •...
  • Page 6 • Always follow proper procedures • Always check for obstacles before for climbing hills as described in operating in a new area. Never this manual. Check the terrain attempt to operate over large carefully before you start up any obstacles, such as large rocks or hill.
  • Page 7 • Never ride the LT-Z50 at night. This vehicle does not have a headlight. Unseen obstacles could cause an accident resulting in injury to the rider. • Do not tow a trailer. This vehicle is not designed for such use.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS RIDING YOUR ATV ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TRANSPORTING CLEANING PROCEDURE AND STORAGE PROCEDURE CONSUMER INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...

  • Page 10: Instructing The Young Rider

    INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER IMPORTANT ADVICE TO THE PARENT ............1-2 REMOTE ENGINE STOP SWITCH ..............1-3 GETTING TO KNOW THE LT-Z50 ..............1-5 STARTING OFF AND STOPPING ..............1-5 TURNING ......................1-7 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ................1-8...

  • Page 11: Important Advice To The Parent

     WARNING sary to fully educate him/her on the proper operation of the LT-Z50. The best way for your child to learn to ride Indicates a potential hazard that is by taking a training course. If you could result in injury or death.

  • Page 12: Remote Engine Stop Switch

    Make sure your child follows all of the warnings contained in that section. • When teaching your child how to ride the LT-Z50, be sure to take breaks as his/her attention begins to wander. Full attention at all times is needed to safely...
  • Page 13 To use the remote engine stop switch: 1. Fit the rubber cap on the remote engine stop switch located at the rear end of the vehicle. 2. Put your fingers through the loop at the end of the lanyard. The lanyard can be stowed on the LT- Z50 when the rider has developed sufficient skills to be able to operate the vehicle safely without parental...

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Lt-Z50

    PRACTICE FIRST of all controls. Let the young rider sit WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as follows: on the LT-Z50, with the engine off, and 1. Have your child sit on the LT-Z50 ask him/her to operate specific con- and tell him/her to release the trols.
  • Page 15 Next, start the LT-Z50’s engine and have your child practice starting off, riding in a straight line and stopping. Make sure the throttle limiter is set to provide low speed capability.

  • Page 16: Turning

    LT-Z50 in both directions with the After your child has learned to ride engine off, he/she should practice the LT-Z50 in a straight line and can with the vehicle under power. Again, stop it when he/she wants to, you...

  • Page 17: Putting It All Together

    PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER  WARNING When your child has mastered the basic riding maneuvers in the previ- Indicates a potential hazard that ous steps, he/she should practice put- could result in injury or death. ting them all together. Instruct the rider to perform various maneuvers such as turning right, turning left, stopping, parking, etc.

  • Page 18: Fuel And Oil Recommendations

    FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL ........................2-2 ENGINE OIL AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR BOX OIL ........2-3...
  • Page 19 New Vehicle line or another brand, because there Limited Warranty. are differences between brand. NOTE: (For Canada) • To help clean the air, SUZUKI rec- Your vehicle requires regular ommends that you use oxygen- unleaded gasoline with a minimum ated fuels.
  • Page 20 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 21 Energy Conserving Suzuki does not recommend the use of “ENERGY CONSERVING” oils. Some engine oils which have an API classification of SH or higher have an “ENERGY CONSERVING” indication in the API classification doughnut mark. These oils can affect engine life and clutch performance.

  • Page 22: Controls, Equipment And Adjustments

    CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCATION OF PARTS ..................3-2 KEY ........................3-5 IGNITION SWITCH ....................3-5 LEFT HANDLEBAR ..................... 3-6 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ..................3-6 THROTTLE LIMITER ................... 3-7 CHOKE LEVER ....................3-8 FUEL VALVE ....................... 3-9 RECOIL STARTER ....................3-9 FUEL TANK CAP ....................

  • Page 23: Location Of Parts

    CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCATION OF PARTS 1 Rear brake lever 2 Parking brake knob 3 Engine stop switch 4 Throttle lever 5 Front brake lever 6 Electric starter button 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Remote engine stop switch 9 Drive chain...
  • Page 24 0 Ignition switch A Fuel valve B Choke lever C Recoil starter D Tools E Seat lock lever...
  • Page 25 F Muffler G Air cleaner H Spark plug...

  • Page 26: Key

    IGNITION SWITCH  WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or death. The ignition switch has two positions. “OFF” position The ignition circuit is off and the engine can not be operated. The key can be removed. Two keys come with this vehicle.

  • Page 27: Left Handlebar

    Electric Starter Button 4 LEFT HANDLEBAR Use this button to turn the starter motor. Before starting the engine, make sure the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the parking brake is engaged. Push the electric starter button to start the engine. NOTE: This vehicle has a starter interlock switch which prevents the starter motor from turning when the...

  • Page 28: Throttle Limiter

    Adjust this limiter accord- nut. Ask your Suzuki dealer to remove ing to the rider’s skill and experience. the spacer. NOTE: The throttle limiter position A WARNING...

  • Page 29: Choke Lever

    CHOKE LEVER WARNING Failure to adjust the throttle limiter after removing the maximum speed reduction spacer can be hazardous. Removing the maximum speed reduction spacer will provide max- imum speed capability. Riding at excessive speeds increases chances of losing control of the The carburetor of this vehicle is ATV, which can result in an acci- equipped with a choke system to pro-...

  • Page 30: Fuel Valve

    FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER This vehicle has a manually operated fuel valve. There are three positions: “ON” and “PRI”. This vehicle has a recoil starter to start the engine. To use the recoil starter, grip the starter rope handle located on the engine CVT cover. Pull “ON”...

  • Page 31: Fuel Tank Cap

    FUEL TANK CAP  WARNING Overfilling the fuel tank can be hazardous. If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel may overflow when it expands. Fuel expands due to engine heat or heating by the sun. Fuel that overflows can catch fire. Stop adding fuel when the fuel To open the fuel tank cap, remove the level reaches the bottom of the...

  • Page 32: Seat Lock

    SEAT LOCK FLAG BRACKET A bracket is provided so you can mount a flag on your LT-Z50. To remove the seat, pull the seat lock lever 1 backward. Raise the rear end of the seat and slide it back. To lock...

  • Page 34: Riding Your Atv

    RIDING YOUR ATV WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE RIDING ..........4-2 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ................4-3 WHAT TO WEAR ....................4-5 BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) ................... 4-6 STARTING THE ENGINE ..................4-7 STARTING OFF ....................4-8 BRAKING ......................4-13 TURNING ......................4-14 SKIDDING OR SLIDING ..................

  • Page 35: What You Should Know Before Riding

    RIDING YOUR ATV Protect your riding areas. When you ride, remember to keep the terrain in good condition. Don’t destroy plant  WARNING life. Don’t litter and don’t bother wild- life. With your help, your riding area can remain open for you to use in the Indicates a potential hazard that future.

  • Page 36: Inspection Before Riding

    INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING  WARNING WHAT TO CHECK FOR: CHECK Failure to inspect the ATV before operating it can be hazardous. Steering • Smoothness • No restriction of movement Failure to perform proper mainte- • No rattle or looseness nance can also be hazardous. Brakes •...
  • Page 37 Before riding the ATV, be sure to check the above items. Be sure your LT-Z50 is in good condition for the personal safety of the rider and protection of the vehi-...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Break-In (Running-In)

    BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) Allow the Engine Oil to Circulate Before Riding The first month is the most important Allow enough idling time after warm in the life of your vehicle. Proper oper- or cold engine starting before revving ation during this break-in period will the engine.

  • Page 40: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE When the Engine is Warm: Use of the choke should not be nec- Before attempting to start the engine, essary. Open the throttle slightly and make sure to follow these steps. push the electric starter button or use 1.

  • Page 41: Starting Off

    STARTING OFF  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 42  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 43  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 44  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 45  WARNING The ATV can start moving as soon as you release the parking brake. Unexpected movement can cause you to lose control of the ATV. Make sure to apply the rear brake before you release the parking brake. Release the rear brake lever and open the throttle gradually to move forward.

  • Page 46: Braking

    The rear wheels can lock, causing a skid and an accident. Use the parking brake only after you stop the ATV. To stop the LT-Z50, first release the throttle lever. Next, apply the front and rear brakes evenly and at the same time.

  • Page 47: Turning

    • Turn the handlebars while looking in the direction of the turn. To turn the LT-Z50, the rider must use For HIGHER SPEEDS or the proper technique. Because this SHARPER TURNS: vehicle has a solid rear axle, both rear...

  • Page 48: 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-...
  • Page 49 Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. • Always follow the proper proce- To climb a hill with the LT-Z50, follow dures for climbing hills as the directions below. described in this section.
  • Page 50 5. Use one of the following proce- dures to turn the vehicle around. a. If you are able to, drag the rear end of the LT-Z50 around until the vehicle points downhill. Stay on the uphill side of the vehicle while dragging it around.
  • Page 51  WARNING Going down a hill improperly can be hazardous. Going down a hill improperly can To ride down a hill with the LT-Z50, fol- cause loss of control or cause the low the instructions below. ATV to overturn. 1. Check the terrain carefully for any...

  • Page 52: Riding Over Obstacles

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

  • Page 53: Riding Through Water

    If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings. You can ride the LT-Z50 through shal- low water. Make sure it is not more than 10 cm (4 in) deep and is not moving fast. Choose a good place to cross before you ride through any water.

  • Page 54: Riding In Cold Weather

    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. 4-21...
  • Page 55 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. Operating your ATV in cold Information is available at libraries weather without proper clothing and through government agencies.
  • Page 56 Riding your ATV on Snow and Ice  WARNING  WARNING Failure to use extra care when Riding on snow-covered terrain operating on slippery surfaces without care can be hazardous. such as hard-packed snow and ice can be hazardous. The snow may be covering rocks, holes, ice or other hazards that Failure to use extra care can can cause a loss of control.

  • Page 58: Accessory Use And Vehicle Loading

    ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE LOADING ........... 5-2...
  • Page 59 Use caution when choosing and designed for use on this ATV. installing accessories for your Suzuki. Install and use them according to Your Suzuki dealer may be able to their instructions. If you have any help you choose accessories and questions, contact your Suzuki install them correctly.
  • Page 60 Accessory Use and Vehicle Loading Guidelines. 1. The combined weight of the rider, gear, and any accessories or cargo must never exceed the vehi- cle’s load capacity of 38 kg (84 lbs). 2. Check accessory mounting brack- ets and other attachment hard- ware to make sure they provide a rigid, non-movable mount.

  • Page 62: Inspection And Maintenance

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................6-2 TOOLS ......................... 6-4 BATTERY ......................6-4 SPARK PLUG ...................... 6-4 THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ..............6-6 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ................6-7 FUEL HOSE ......................6-7 ENGINE OIL ......................6-8 FINAL REDUCTION GEAR BOX OIL ............... 6-10 AIR CLEANER ....................

  • Page 63: Maintenance Schedule

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or death. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Interval Initial 1 month Every 3 months Every 6 months Item Air cleaner element – * Exhaust pipe nuts and muffler mounting bolt * Valve clearance –...
  • Page 64 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 65: Tools

    TOOLS SPARK PLUG Your LT-Z50 comes equipped with an NGK CR6HSA or DENSO U20FSR-U spark plug. To determine if the stan- dard spark plug is right for your usage, check the color of the plug’s porcelain center electrode insulator after vehicle operation. A light brown color indicates that the plug is correct.
  • Page 66 NOTE: This vehicle uses resistor-type spark plug to avoid jamming elec- tronic parts. Improper spark plug selection may cause electronic inter- ference with your vehicle ignition sys- tem, resulting in vehicle performance problems. only recom- mended spark plugs. To install a spark plug, turn it in as far as possible with your fingers, then tighten it with a wrench.

  • Page 67: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT  WARNING Operating the vehicle with an inadequate throttle cable play can be hazardous. Inadequate throttle cable play can cause engine speed to rise sud- denly when you turn the handle- bars. This can lead to loss of rider control.

  • Page 68: Idle Speed Adjustment

    FUEL HOSE To adjust the idle speed properly, you need a tachometer. If you do not have one, ask your Suzuki dealer to per- form this adjustment. Inspect the fuel hose for damage and fuel leakage. If any defects are found, the fuel hose must be replaced.

  • Page 69: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL Long engine life depends much on the selection of a quality oil and the periodic changing of the oil. Daily oil level checks and periodic changes are two of the most important mainte- nance items to be performed. Engine Oil Level Check Follow the procedure below to inspect the engine oil level.
  • Page 70 Engine damage may occur if you use oil that does not meet 3. Remove the drain plug 2 from the Suzuki’s specifications. right crankcase and drain the oil into a drain pan. Be sure to use the oil specified in 4.

  • Page 71: Final Reduction Gear Box Oil

    6. Turn the engine off and wait for FINAL REDUCTION GEAR BOX OIL three minutes. Recheck the oil Inspect and change the final reduc- level with the engine oil dipstick. tion gear box oil according to the The oil level should be at the “F” schedule MAINTENANCE (full) level.
  • Page 72 Final Reduction Gear Box Oil Change 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Remove the oil level check bolt 2. Remove the drain bolt 3 and drain oil. 3. Reinstall the drain bolt. Pour 25 ml (0.8/0.9 US/Imp oz) of fresh oil through the oil level check hole.

  • Page 73: Air Cleaner

    AIR CLEANER CAUTION The air cleaner element must be kept clean to provide good engine power Failure to inspect the air cleaner and gas mileage. If you use your vehi- element frequently if the vehicle is cle under normal, low-stress condi- used in dusty, wet, or muddy con- tions, you should service the air ditions can damage your ATV.
  • Page 74 Removing the Element Washing the Element Wash the element as follows: 1. Remove the seat and battery. Remove the battery case 1. 1. Fill a washing pan large enough to hold the element with a non-flam- NOTE: Be sure to remove the nega- mable cleaning solvent...

  • Page 75: Drive Chain

    4. Reinstall the cleaned element in DRIVE CHAIN reverse order of removal. Be sure The condition and adjustment of the that the element is securely in drive chain should be checked before position and is properly sealed. each use of the vehicle. Always follow the guidelines below for inspecting ...

  • Page 76: Drive Chain Cleaning And Oiling

    Dispose of used kerosene properly. 2. Allow the chain to dry, then oil the links with a Suzuki chain lube or an equivalent chain lubricant. • Excessively worn teeth • Broken or damaged teeth •...
  • Page 77 Adjusting the Drive Chain  WARNING Failure to inspect the drive chain slack before each use of the ATV could be hazardous. Too much chain slack could cause the chain to come off the sprock- ets, resulting in an accident or serious damage to the ATV.

  • Page 78: Tires

    TIRES Tire Tread Condition The LT-Z50 is equipped with low pres- sure tubeless tires of the size and type listed below: Front Rear   AT16 × 8-7 AT16 × 8-7 Size DUNLOP DUNLOP Type KT145 KT145  WARNING Operating this ATV with improper ...
  • Page 79 Have this work done by surements can result. your Suzuki dealer or a qualified tire repair station. COLD TIRE PRESSURE When breaking the tire bead loose...

  • Page 80: Brakes

    Tubeless Tire Repair BRAKES Should a leak or flat tire occur due to The LT-Z50 has front and rear drum a puncture, the tire may be repaired brakes. using a plug type patch. If the dam- age is from a cut, or if the puncture ...
  • Page 81 Front Brake Adjustment 2. Turn the upper and lower cable Check the front brakes for proper adjusters equally until the brake operation every time before riding. If lever clearance measured at the necessary, adjust the front brakes as lever holder is 4 – 6 mm (0.16 – follows: 0.24 when...
  • Page 82 Rear Brake Lever/ 4. Check that the rear wheels are Parking Brake Adjustment locked by trying to move the vehi- Check the rear brake for proper oper- cle back and forth. ation every time before riding. If nec- 5. Readjust the rear brake lever adjusting nut 2 if the rear wheels essary, adjust the rear brake as follows while engine is shut off.

  • Page 83: Brake Lining Wear Limit

    If you need to replace brake Index mark shoes, have your Suzuki dealer do the work. Inspect and maintain the FRONT brake shoes as recommended. Replace front or rear shoes in sets.

  • Page 84: Front And Rear Wheel Removal

    Suzuki dealer to 4. Remove the wheel nuts. check the nuts. 5. Remove the wheel. To reinstall the wheel, reverse these steps.

  • Page 85: Spark Arrester

    SPARK ARRESTER 3. Reinstall the spark arrester in reverse order of removal. 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. ...

  • Page 86: 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 CHART. He/She will lubricate things such as wheel bearings, rear axle housings, swing arm bearings, steering shaft holder, cables, etc.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SUPPLY CHECK ..................7-2 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ................7-3...
  • Page 89 Dispose of drained fuel prop- erly. It you are not sure about the proper action, consult your Suzuki b. Tighten the drain screw. dealer about the problem. c. Run the engine for a few sec- onds. Shut off the engine.
  • Page 90 2. Check to see that the spark plug is no spark, take your machine to is not fouled. Remove the plug your authorized Suzuki dealer. and clean it. Replace it, if neces- sary. 3. Make sure the fuel valve is not clogged.

  • Page 92: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING STARTING THE LT-Z50 AFTER TRANSPORT ..........8-2...
  • Page 93 TRANSPORTING  WARNING It is best to transport the LT-Z50 in the Draining fuel from the carburetor normal position. It may also be trans- can be hazardous. ported on its back wheels, but this is not as stable as the normal position.

  • Page 94: Cleaning Procedure And Storage Procedure

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

  • Page 95: Preparation For Cleaning

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

  • Page 96: Washing Your Atv

    WASHING YOUR ATV INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING With some care, your ATV can be Remove the rags or wrapping from washed in a similar manner to wash- the exhaust pipe. Check the drain ing an automobile. tubes on the bottom of the air filter box and drain any water that has col- NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing lected in them.

  • Page 97: Storage Procedure

    STORAGE PROCEDURE BATTERY • Remove the battery from the vehi- If you don’t plan on using your LT-Z50 cle. for a long time, it will need special ser- vicing requiring appropriate materials, NOTE: Be sure to remove the nega- equipment and skill. For this reason,...

  • Page 98: Procedure For Returning To Service

    PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE • Clean the entire vehicle. • Drain all the engine oil. Fill the engine with fresh oil as outlined in this manual. • Remove the spark plug. Turn the engine a few times by pulling the recoil starter.

  • Page 100: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ................10-2 LOCATION OF LABELS ................... 10-2 10-1...
  • Page 101 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. SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE STARTING The frame number 1 is stamped on the left side of the frame as shown in ENGINE.
  • Page 102 WARNING WARNING NEVER ride as a passenger UNDER UNDER Passengers can cause a loss of control, resulting in SEVERE INJURY Operation of this ATV by children or DEATH under the age of 6 increases the risk of severe injury or death. Adult supervision required for children under age 16.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ..........1270 mm (50.0 in) Overall width............ 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall height ..........765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase ............830 mm (32.7 in) Ground clearance..........120 mm (4.7 in) Seat height ............535 mm (21.1 in) Front track ............
  • Page 104 ELECTRICAL Ignition type .............Electronic ignition (CDI) Spark plug ............NGK CR6HSA or DENSO U20FSR-U Battery.............12V 14.4 kC (4Ah)/10HR Fuse ..............10A CAPACITIES Fuel tank............2.6 L (0.7/0.6 US/Imp gal) Engine oil, oil change........300 ml (0.3/0.3 US/Imp qt) overhaul ........350 ml (0.4/0.3 US/Imp qt) Final reduction gear box oil, oil change...
  • Page 105 INDEX ACCESSORY USE AND VEHICLE GENERAL LUBRICATION .... 6-25 LOADING......... 5-2 GETTING TO KNOW AIR CLEANER....... 6-12 THE LT-Z50 ........1-5 BATTERY ........6-4 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ..6-7 BRAKE LINING WEAR LIMIT..6-22 IGNITION SWITCH......3-5 BRAKES ........6-19 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ...
  • Page 106 SPARK ARRESTER ...... 6-24 SPARK PLUG........6-4 STARTING OFF ......4-8 STARTING OFF AND STOPPING ........1-5 STARTING THE ENGINE....4-7 STARTING THE LT-Z50 AFTER TRANSPORT........8-2 STORAGE PROCEDURE ....9-4 THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT......... 6-6 THROTTLE LIMITER....... 3-7 TIRES ..........6-17 TOOLS..........

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