CFMoto ATV HX500-S, HX500-L 4x4. Service Manual - part 2

NEVER carry passenger on this 
carrier.

NEVER carry passenger on this 
carrier.

Operating this ATV/Quadricycle if you
are

  

under

  

the

  

age

  

16

  

increases

  

your

chance of severe injury or death.

NEVER

 operate this ATV/Quadricycle

if you are

  

under

  

age

  

16

Improper ATV/Quadricycle use can result in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.

Turning the ATV/Quadricycle in 4WD-LOCK
("DIFF.LOCK") takes more effort

ATV/Quadricycle MUST be stopped before
shifting select lever.

Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding. ATV/Quadricycle 
riding requires special protective clothing for comfort and to reduce 
the chance of injury.

Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe 
riding. An approved helmet can prevent a severe head injury. 

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.

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

The best footwear is a pair of strong over-the-calf boots with heels, like moto-cross boots.

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.

Top speed is normally limited when operating in 4WD-LOCK. 
If conditions require more engine power when riding forward, 
push and hold this switch to override the 4WD-LOCK speed 
limiting function. (See page 49-52 for a detailed explanation 
about the front gear lock switch and its function.)
Releasing the switch restores the speed limiting function. 
While this switch is pushed, the override indicator light will 
come on.

The headlight switch consists of three positions: 

     

         

    

         

When the switch is at this position, headlight, the front pilot light , the rear pilot light and instrument 

light are on.

           

When the switch is at this position, the front pilot light, the rear pilot light and instrument light are on.

         

When the switch is at this position, headlight, the front pilot light, the rear pilot light and instrument 

light are off.

Press the switch to        , the left turning indicator and left turning light are on.
Press the switch to        , the right turning indicator and right turning light are on.

Press the button, the horn will sound.

Press         button, the high beam is on.
Press         button, the low beam is on.

Press this button, the engine can be started.

Do not use the headlights with the engine turned off for more than thirty minutes. The battery may discharge to the 
point that the starter motor will not operate properly.  If this should happen, remove the battery and recharge it.

The front brake lever

is located on the right handlebar.

Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the front brake.

The brake pedal is located on the right side of the machine and the brake lever is located on the left handlebar. 
Push down on the pedal or pull the lever toward the handlebar to apply the rear brake.

Check the brake fluid level in the front brake master 
cylinder and in the rear brake cup before each use of 
the ATV/Quadricycle. The front brake master cylinder 
is located on the right handlebar. The rear brake cup is 
near the rear brake pedal.
The front brake fluid level can be seen through an 
indicator window on the side of the master cylinder.  
When fluid lever is lower the 

lower

 line, refill 

with the same type of brake fluid.

Operating the ATV/Quadricycle with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of braking, which could cause 
an accident.  Never operate the ATV/Quadricycle with a spongy-feeling brake lever.
Always test brake lever travel and master cylinder fluid level before riding.  When squeezed, the lever 
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.

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.

 When checking the fluid level, the ATV/

Quadricycle must be on level ground with the 
handlebars straight. If the fluid level is low, 
add DOT3 brake fluid only. 

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.

When parking, stop the engine and shift the gear selector 
Lever

 into the park position.

Operating the ATV/Quadricycle while the parking brake 
is engaged could result in an accident and serious injury 
or death.
Always check to be sure the parking brake is disengaged 
before operating.

The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.

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

wheels on the downhill side of the ATV/Quadricycle to prevent rolling. Another option is to park the 
ATV/Quadricycle in a sidehill position.

The choke assists in starting a cold engine.  Refer to the engine starting procedure on page 60 for correct choke 
and throttle settings during starting.

The fuel tank filler cap 

 is located directly below the handlebar.

Remove the fuel tank filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Install the fuel tank filler cap by turning it clockwise.

Petrol is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling petrol.
Always refuel with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Never fill a gas plastic container while it's in the racks.  Static electricity between the rack and container 
could cause a spark.
Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or where 
petrol is stored.
Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
If petrol spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change clothing.
Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust fumes are poisonous and can 
cause loss of consciousness or death in a short time.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.
Operate this vehicle only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.

The transmission gear selector 

 is located on the left side of the vehicle.

L: Low Gear
H: High Gear
N: Neutral
R: Reverse
P: Park
To shift into Reverse or Park, you must first apply the rear 
brake lever or pedal to activate the lock-out mechanism. 
When shifting out of Reverse or Park, it's necessary to apply 
the rear brake lever or pedal.

Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission 
damage. To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear.  
Apply the rear brake before attempting to shift into reverse or park.

Whenever the ATV/Quadricycle is left unattended, always place the transmission in the park position.
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function.  See your dealer if 
you experience any shifting problems.

To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and when operating at less than seven 
miles per hour for extended periods of time.
If towing the vehicle is necessary, shift the transmission into neutral for better mobility and to prevent damage 
to the belt.

If the battery is weak and cannot start the engine, use the recoil 
starter 

 will allow vehicle operation until repairs can be made. 

The recoil starter is located on the left side of the machine.
The engine is equipped with automatic decompressor. This 
makes recoil starting possible by allowing compression to

leak

at cranking speeds. The decompressor senses when the 

engine is spinning fast enough to start and restores compression 
for starting.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, place the transmission in park.
2. Grasp the recoil starter rope handle tightly and pull slightly until the starter mechanism engages.
3. Pull the rope abruptly to start the engine.

Extending the starter rope too far will cause damage to the recoil assembly.  Do not extend the starter rope so 
far that it stops.
If the starter rope handle is not seated properly, water may enter the recoil housing and damage components.  
Make sure the handle is fully seated on the recoil housing, especially when driving in wet areas.

This ATV/Quadricycle is equipped with an on-command four-
wheel drive switch

2WD

/

4WD

 and  a front gear lock 

switch

LOCK

/

4WD

.

Select the appropriate drive according to terrain and the conditions.

Two-wheel drive (2WD): Power is supplied to the rear wheels 
only.
Four-wheel drive (4WD): Power is supplied to the rear and 
front wheels.
Four-wheel drive with the front gear locked (4WD-LOCK): Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels 
when the front gear is locked (

DIFF.LOCK

). Unlike the 4WD mode, all wheels turn at the same speed.