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Engine speed limiter plate
When the engine speed limiter plate is installed,
engine speed is limited to 5200 r/min. When this
plate is removed, top engine speed (7400 r/min) is
available.
Remove the plate as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-9.)
2. Loosen the screws, and then remove the plate as shown.
3. Tighten the screws.
4. Install the panel.
TIPStore the engine speed limiter plate with the own-
er’s manual so that it is readily available whenever
you want to reduce top engine speed. EBU18392Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the right han-
dlebar. To apply the front brake, pull the brake le-
ver toward the handlebar grip.
1. Screw
2. Engine speed limiter plate
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1. Front brake lever
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EBU18402Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the left handle-
bar. To apply the rear brake, pull the brake lever
toward the handlebar grip.EBU18462Parking brakeUse the parking brake before starting the engine
or after parking the ATV, especially on a slope. Ap-
ply the rear brake lever and push down the lock
plate to apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear
brake lever to release the parking brake.
WARNING
EWB00221Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.
 Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
1. Rear brake lever
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1. Parking brake lock plate
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