CFMoto ATV CF800-2 4x4. Service Manual - part 3

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating on frozen bodies of water.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Severe injury or death can result if the ATV and or the operator fall through the ice.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never operate the ATV on a frozen body of water.

WARNING

Leaving the keys in the ignition can lead on unauthorized use of the vehicle resulting in serious injury

 

or death

.

Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in use

.

WARNING

After any overturn or accident, have a qualified service dealer inspect the entire vehicle for possible

 damage, including (but not limited to) brakes, throttle and steering systems.

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Operator Safety

WARNING

Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. 

Persons with cognitive or physical

 

disabilities

 

who

 

operate

 

this

 

vehicle

 

have

 

an

 

increased

 

risk

 

of overturn and loss of control

,

which could result in severe injury or death

.

WARNING

Exhaust system components are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot components can

 cause serious burns and fire. Do not touch hot exhaust system components

.

Always

 

keep

 

comb-

ustible materials away from the exhaust

 

system

.

Use caution when traveling

 

through tall grass

,

especially dry grass

.

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Operator Safety

Safety decals and locations

Warning decals have been placed on the ATV for your protection. Read and follow the instructions on 

each decal carefully. If a decal becomes illegible or comes off

,

contact your dealer to purchase a

 replacement

. 

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① ②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

②

11

Safety decals and locations

    rear

 

rack

 

load

 

warning

                

   Safety

 

Warning

Never

 

carry

 

passenger

 

on

 

rear

 

rack

       

Never

 

carry

 

more

 

than

 

2

refer

 

to

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

 

for

 

loading

      

passengers

(

driver

 

included

)

   tire

 

pressure

 

and

 

loading

 

warning

      

  Warning

 

Refer

 

to

 

specific

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

        

check

 

engine

 

oil

,

refer

 

to

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

 

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①

②

③

④

Safety decals and locations

⑤

Gear

 

shifting

 

warning

               

⑥

Driving

 

warning

Gear

 

shifting

 

have

 

to

 

be

 

operated

     

Improper

 

ATV

 

use

 

may

 

cause

 

severe

injury

 

when

 

ATV

 

is

 

stopped

.          

or

 

death

,

refer

 

to

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

.

⑦

Front

 

rack

 

load

 

warning

              

   4WD-LOCK 

operating

 

warning

 

Never

 

carry

 

passenger

 

on

 

front

 

rack

         

refer

 

to

 

specific

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

                   

Refer

 

to

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

 

for

 

load

 

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⑧

Safety decals and locations

⑨

Passenger

 

warning

                     

  Never

 

carry

 

passenger

 

under

 

age

 

12        

 

Passenger

 

should

 

sit

 

on

 

passenger

       

seat

 

and

 

hold

 

handrail

.                   

Driver

 

age

 

warning

 

never

 

operate

 

this

 

ATV

 

if

 

you

 

are

under

 

age

 

16

⑩

Loading

/

trailer

 

towing

 

warning

 

Loading

 

or

 

trailer

 

towing

 

refer

 

to

 

warning

 

on

 

ATV

 

⑩

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Safe riding gear

Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding

.

ATV

 

riding

 

requires special protective clothing for comfort and to reduce

the chance of injury

.

1 . 

Helmet

Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear

 

for safe riding

.

An approved helmet can prevent a severe

 

head injury

. 

2 . 

Eye

 

protection

Do not depend on sunglasses for proper eye protection. A

 

pair

 

of goggles or a helmet face shield offers the best protection

 

for your eyes

.

They should be kept clean and be shatterproof

 design. 

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Safety decals and locations

Safe riding gear

3 . 

Gloves

Off

-

road style gloves with knuckle pads are the best for comfort and protection

.

4 . 

Boots

The best footwear is a pair of strong over

-

the

-

calf boots with heels

,

like moto

-

cross boots

. 

5 .

Clothing

Always wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms and legs

.

Riding pants with kneepads and

 

a jersey with shoulder pads provide the best protection

.

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Safety decals and locations

Electrical Switches

WARNING

Pressing the override button while the throttle is open can cause loss of control, which may result in

 severe injury or death. Always release the throttle before pressing the override button. 

①Override Button

Top speed is normally limited when operating in 4WD-

LOCK and REVERSE. If conditions require more engine

 power when proceeding, press this button to override

 the speed limiting function.

（

See page 47-48 for a detailed

 explanation about the front diff-lock switch and its
 function.

）

Releasing the button restores the speed

 limiting function. While this button is depressed, the

override indicator light will come on.

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①

②

Features & Controls

②

Headlight Switch

The headlight switch consists of 4 positions:

“    ”、 “    ” 、 “     ” 、 “     ”.

OFF

When the switch is at this position

, 

Hi

 

beam

, 

front pilot light, tail light, license plate light and

 instrument light are on. 

When the switch is at this position

，

Lo beam,

 

front pilot light

,

tail

 

light

,

license plate light and

 

instrument light are on

. 

OFF: When the switch is at this position

,

tail

 

light

,

license

 

plate

 

light

 

are

 

off

.

: When the switch is at this position

，

front pilot light

,

tail

 

light

,

license

 

plate light and instrument

 light are on. 

③

Turn Switch

Move the switch to

left turn light and left turn signal indicator are on

. 

Move the switch to

right turn light and right turn signal indicator are on.

④

Hazard Switch

Depress the button

front turn lights, rear turn lights and turn signal indicators on dashboard are on

.

CAUTION

Don

'

t use the headlights with the engine turned off for more than 15 minutes. The battery may disc-

harge to the point that the starter motor will not operate properly. If this should happen, remove the

 battery and recharge it.

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Features & Controls

  ⑤Horn Button

Press this button, the horn will sound.

⑥

Engine Stop Switch

When the switch is at

, the engine shuts off.

When the switch is at

, the engine can be started.

⑦

Starter Switch

When the main switch is turned to ON, and the  engine stop switch is at

 

, push this button to start

the engine.

Brake 

Front Brake Lever

The front brake lever 

② 

is located on the right handlebar. Put it 

toward the handlebar to apply the front brake. 

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②

Features & Controls

Brake Pedal and Lever

Brake pedal 

①

is located on the right side of the machine and the brake lever 

①

 

is located on the left

 

handlebar

.

They are based on the same braking system. Push down on the pedal or pull the lever 

toward the handlebar to apply both the front and rear brakes

. 

WARNING

Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever or pedal can result in loss of control, which could cause

 an accident. Never operate a spongy-feeling brake lever or pedal

.

Always test brake lever travel

 

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①

①

Features & Controls

master cylinder fluid level before riding. When squeezed, the lever or pedal should feel firm. Any

 sponginess would indicate a possible fluid leak or low master cylinder fluid level, which must be

 corrected before riding. Contact your dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs.

Brake Fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the front brake
master cylinder and in the brake fluid reservoir 

before each use of the ATV.The front brake 
master cylinder is located on the right handlebar.

The brake fluid reservoir is near the right

passanger foot rest

.

The front brake fluid level

 

can be seen through an indicator window on the 

side of the master cylinder.When fluid level is 

lower than the 

① 

“

lower

”

mark

,

refill with the

 

same type of brake fluid

.

WARNING

An over-full master cylinder may cause brake drag or brake lock-up, which could result in serious

 injury or death. Maintain brake fluid at the recommended level. Do not overfill.

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①

Features & Controls

NOTE

When checking the fluid level, the ATV 
must be on level ground with the handlebars

straight. If fluid level is lower than the 

①

 

“lower” mark, add DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid.

Don't overfill.

WARNING

Never store or use a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it rapidly absorbs

 moisture from the air. The moisture causes the drop of boiling temperature of the brake fluid, which

 can lead to early brake fade and the possibility of accident or severe injury. After opening a bottle of

 brake fluid, always discard any unused portion. 

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①

Features & Controls

Parking Brake   

When parking, stop the engine and shift the gear

      

selector Lever 

②

 into the park position.

（

CAUTION

：

When shifting the transmission in PARK, always push

the brake pedal

）

Shake the vehicle forward and 

backward to check if the parking brake is engaged.

Important Safeguards

Never depend on the parking brake alone if the ATV is parked on a hill. Always block the wheels on

 the

 

downhill side of

 

the

 

ATV

 

to prevent rolling

.

It

'

s recommended to park the ATV on a level ground.

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②

Features & Controls

Fuel Tank

Fuel tank cap 

②

is located on the tail of the vehicle

，

remove the plastic cover 

① 

  

to locate it.To open

 

the fuel tank cap

,

insert the ignition key into the key hole and turn clockwise

.

The fuel tank cap can

'

t

 be locked without the key inserted.

 

 

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①

②

Features & Controls