ATV Basics Techbook: How To Buy, Maintain and Ride ATVs for Recreation and Utility

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This manual is a guide for maintaining, buying and riding ATVs, for recreation and utility. Includes tips on finding the right ATV for you and maintaining it for the long haul. Selecting trailers, plows and other accessories. Plus how to operate your STV, safely!

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 — Types of ATVs
  An overview | Drive systems | Engine types | Brake systems
  
  
• Chapter 2 — ATV Terminology
  
  
• Chapter 3 — ATV Buyer's Guide
  Determining your needs | Inspecting the used ATV
  
  
• Chapter 4 — Tools
  Tools | Tool buying tips | Minimum tools for ATV service | Advanced list of basic tools | Specialty tools (useful for all motorized vehicles) | ATV-specific tools | Chemicals | Working facilities
  
  
• Chapter 5 — Safety
  Age group recommendations | Safety materials and training | Safety gear | Pre-ride safety inspection | Safe operating practices | Tread lightly | Workshop safety
  
  
• Chapter 6 — Accessories
  Covers | Racks | Lighting | Winches | Plows | Hitches | Carts/trailers | Brush guards/bumpers
  
  
• Chapter 7 — Brake Systems
  General information | Drum brakes - general info | Disc brakes - general info | Hydraulic disc brake operation | Hydraulic disc brakes - caliper types | Brake fluid - general info | Brake inspection and service
  
  
• Chapter 8 — Fuel and Exhaust Systems
  General info | Air cleaner - filter element and drain tube cleaning | Fuel tank | Exhaust system - inspection and spark arrester cleaning | Carburetor - general info | Carburetor maintenance | Carburetor overhaul
  
  
• Chapter 9 — Suspension, Steering and Frame
  General info | Front suspension (three-wheelers) - construction and operation | Front suspension (four-wheelers) - construction and operation | Steering (three-wheelers) construction and operation | Steering (four-wheelers) construction and operation | Rear suspension - construction and operation | Rising rate suspension | Oil-damped coil spring/shock absorber units | Spring preload adjustment | Frame - general info
  
  
• Chapter 10 — Electrical System
  General info | Electrical troubleshooting | Battery - inspection and maintenance | Battery - charging | Fuses - check and replacement | Lighting system (battery-equipped models) - check | Bulb replacement | Headlight aim - check and adjustment | Taillight and brake light bulbs - replacement | Starter motor - construction and operation | Starter solenoids | Starter motor - overhaul | Starting circuits | Charging systems - general info | Flywheel generators and alternators - construction and operation | Charging system (battery equipped models) - testing | Ignition systems - construction and operation | Spark plug - replacement | Ignition system - check
  
  
• Chapter 11 — Tires and Wheels
  Tire and wheel sizes | Tire designs | Tire inflation | Wheel removal and installation | Tire mounting and dismounting | Tire inspection
  
  
• Chapter 12 — Seats
  Seat removal and installation | Seat care
  
  
• Chapter 13 — Engine Maintenance
  Engine oil | Engine oil filter | Engine air filter | Valve lash adjustment | Camshaft chain tension adjustment | Spark plug installation
  
  
• Chapter 14 — Clutch, Transmission, and Final Drive
  Clutches - general info | Centrifugal clutch - construction and operation | Centrifugal clutch - inspection and service | Multi-plate clutch - construction and operation | Multi-plate clutch inspection and service | Release mechanisms | Transmission - general info | Constant mesh transmission - construction and operation | Transmission - inspection and service | Final drive - general info
  
  
• Chapter 15 — Troubleshooting
  Engine starting | Clutch adjustment | Brakes | Rear axles | Steering/handling
  
  
• Chapter 16 — Cleaning Your ATV
  Cleaning materials | Washing/cleaning | Polishing/protecting
  
  
• Chapter 17 — Storing Your ATV
  Engine | Fuel system | Frame, cables, atc. | Battery | Tires | Covers | Bug- and mouse-proofing the ATV
  
  
• Chapter 18 — Transporting Your ATV
  Loading into a truck, van or trailer | Securing the ATV

Haynes ATV repair manuals can save you money on maintenance and repair bills. This manual is the perfect companion for shops and individuals who want to service and perform basic repairs on ATVs.

ATV Basics Techbook: How To Buy, Maintain and Ride ATVs for Recreation and Utility