These are tech tips compiled fron
various post on this and other boards, very useful information
for new owners!
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When
changing oil take the fill plug out to let the frame drains flow
faster and let the drain for ten minutes or so to get it all
out. It also helps totip the quad on its side to aid drainage
and prevent oil from running between engine and skid plate.
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Also
tip the quad when reinstalling tranny filter. Gravity will keep
the filter in the bolt. Don't ever force it!
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Use a 6
point wrench on the aluminum drain plugs to keep from rounding
them off.
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Always
use antiseaze on the transmission drain bolt
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Do not
over fill your quads oil . Even a couple of ounces will blow out
all over your air filter.
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You
have to do the engine stud updates now, do not put it off . If
one of these bolts come out you will pay dearly. Its not that
hard and kind of fun (at least for me)
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Make
sure to check your battery connections because if they are loose
the ecm with cause all sorts of weird running problems. And load
test the battery once in a while to be sure of quick starts and
prevent plug fouling.
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Use
star lock washers between your battery terminals and you battery
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Don’t
turn the idle down because you think its idling to fast. 2200 to
2300 is where it should be. If you have trouble starting it and
it starts easier if you give it just a little gas chances are
its to set to low.
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If you
run in mud a lot turn your headlights off. If they are caked
with mud they will heat up the housings and deform the lenses.
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If you
need to get the flywheel off and dont have a puller cruise over
to your local stihl chainsaw dealer ,the puller they use on the
larger chainsaws works on our cannons. They did mine for free
but I purchased the puller anyway afterwards. Part number is
1106 890 4501 A
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When
starting let it run for at least 2 minutes to burn the raw fuel
off the plug before shutdown to help prevent fouling it.
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Dont
panic and overthink the problems if they occur , I thought my
engine blew chucks while hauling the mail down a dirt road and
it backfired and came to a stop. Turned out just a plugged fuel
filter from a dirty gas can. Im glad they are see through.
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Replace
those steel fender screws with some stainless steel ones(couple
bucks)
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Buy a
D&M kit the basic one is only $300 and if you ever have a
problem you will save countless hours asking questions, hunting
dealers, and generally being in a bad mood when you could have
diagnosed your problem in just a few minutes. That also goes for
getting the free service and parts manuals available on this
page.
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Inside
the fuel tank fitting is a stainless steel strainer ,mine was
plugged tight with the nastiest brown goo. While your checking
it it is a good time to install new o-rings on the fitting shut
off valve. a size r-01 seems to fit good. The one that swells is
not the one you can see when you disconnect the quick coupler.
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There
is a mini tach from Track Master Inc Part number tr99 that you
can install on the quad to check your idle speed if your don’t
want to buy the D&M kit. It installs without cutting into the
wiring harness because it is a self contained ,waterproof with
inductive pickup that you just need to wrap the wire around the
coil to make it work.
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Don't
leave the key in the on position, for some reason it draws down
the battery
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Use Di-electric
grease on all of the electrical connections. Just pull the
connectors apart and fill them with the stuff.
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Loctite
everything
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If you
have access to the Maintenance & Diagnostics kit, reset the
throttle position and idle regularly - I do it about every oil
change.
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Keep an
eye on the rear hubs, they tend to loosen up and they will strip
out
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Check
the swingarm buffer (chain slide) often, I've seen a few that
where never checked and the chain had eaten holes in the
swingarm.
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Pull
the a-arms and grease up the bushings really good once in
awhile, they don't have much grease from the factory and bind
up.
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Pull
the swingarm and clean/grease up the pivot bearings good at
least once a year, the seals tend to leak and the bearings will
rust.
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For oil
changes, tip the quad on it's side to aid drainage and prevent
oil from running between engine and skid plate.
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Reroute
the tranny vent line up by the airbox if you play in deep water.
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Do
replace your worn tie rod ends with something other than stock.
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Never
throw away old parts.
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Always
keep fuel filters and gas line quick connect orings on hand.
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Always
use locktite on sprocket bolts and visually inspect before every
ride
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NevRDull and a fine ScotchBrite pad works wonders on that state
of the art ALUMINUM frame.
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Counter
sink your tranny filter bolt so it will help self centering the
filter
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Always
pull your fuse if you are working anywhere near your fuel pump
you will short it out if you touch it with something
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If you
install nerf bars make sure you lube the holes in the frame with
lots of antisieze or you will never get the bars out because
they will gall in.
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Dont
let morons on your quad that dont have a clue how to start it
because chances are they will get out of sight and stall it and
try starting it like their quad and crank the snot out of it
while pumping the throttle "personal experience"
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