User manual GAS GAS ENDUCROSS MC 200 PART LIST 2005 PART 1

[. . . ] It also contains important instructions concerning safety and offers information about the special techniques and skills required to drive the machine, in addition to the basic maintenance and inspection procedures. Thank you for your confidence and welcome to GAS GAS motos SA. -3- GENERAL ADVICE Read this Manual carefully. It explains all the aspects concerning your safety and that of third parties, in addition to ensuring the correct care and maintenance of the GAS GAS quad bike which you have just purchased. Important information about this manual Information of special note is marked in the manual using the following notations: WARNING Failure to heed the WARNING instructions may result in serious injury or loss of life for the user of the machine, individuals in the vicinity or the technicians responsible for its inspection or repair. TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF YOUR SPORT, ENSURE YOU USE YOUR BIKE LEGALLY, WITH CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. [. . . ] In all events avoid slopes with loose or slippery surfaces, or with obstacles, given that as we have already mentioned the quad bike is not designed for jumping over obstacles, therefore refrain from doing so. If you are climbing a slope and find that you have not estimated your ability to reach the top correctly, turn round with the QUAD while you still have forward traction (and space to do so) and start to descend. If the machine starts to roll backwards, do not use the back brake to stop and do not try to engage a gear, the quad bike could easily flip over backwards. COMING DOWN SLOPES When coming down a slope with the QUAD, move your weight back as far as possible, towards the up side of the slope. Move your body backwards along the seat and remain seated with arms straight. 4 3 On climbing a slope it is important to move your weight to the front part of the QUAD. You can achieve this by leaning forwards and moving your sitting position further back. On very steep slopes, stand up on the rests and lean forwards slightly. WARNING Do not accelerate sharply or change gear suddenly. In this case, the rear guard will not protect you, as you have considerable inertia speed. There may be an obstacle on the other side, a sharp drop, another vehicle or person. -30- Select a low gear which allows the engine compression to act as the main brake. CROSSING SLOPES To transversally cross a sloping surface with your QUAD, you need to place your weight in such a way as to maintain the correct balance. Before trying to cross a slope, make sure you have learnt the basic skills on flat ground. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces and rough terrains where you might lose your balance. To adjust to different styles of driving, the shock absorber spring can be adjusted or replaced by an optional one. The strength can be easily adjusted, therefore it is not necessary to change the oil viscosity. (A) To adjust the extension, turn the control (B) of the lower part of the shock absorber by hand. Turn anticlockwise until 7 clocks have been heard, now it is in standard position. If it is set at 0 clicks, the extension is too stiff, on the other hand, if it is set at 22 clicks, the extension is too soft. (B) WARNING Always adjust the left and right shock absorbers to the same measurement. Uneven adjustment could give rise to faulty handling and loss of stability, with the resulting risk of accident. Extension adjustment WARNING The suspension parts heat up when working. Never touch the adjustment control of the shock absorber compressor, the adjustment control of the shock absorber extension, or the oil reservoir with bare hands or any other part of the body until the compression components have cooled. Adjusting the compression To adjust, turn control (A) of the upper section of the shock absorber by hand. Total soft compression takes place at 38 clicks. -32- TUNING REAR SUSPENSION This is a swing arm manufactured in aluminium alloy, and is weldfree. The progressive system using rods, with the "OHLINS" multiadjustable shock absorber. As with the front suspension, it can be adapted to different types of driving. Extension adjustment To adjust, turn control (A) of the lower section of the shock absorber by hand. Turn anticlockwise until 13 clocks have been heard, now it is in standard position. [. . . ] For countries outside the European Community, the Warranty Period will be determined by the existing regulations in those countries. Nevertheless, should the fault appear during the first six months after the delivery of the motorcycle, it will be presumed that the said fault existed at the time of delivery; from the end of the sixth month onwards, the purchaser must demonstrate that the unwarranted fault existed at the moment of delivery. During the first six months subsequent to the delivery of the repaired vehicle, the seller will be responsible for any unwarranted faults arising out of the repair. Any defects detected in the product must be brought to the attention of a GG authorised dealer within the Warranty Period. [. . . ]