In the first article of this series we discussed how you have your oil change, it comes in the second evaluation of the tires and repairs. This article (1) evaluation of the battery concentrates, and (2) retention and assessment of the air filter / cleaning.
1 The best way to prevent the loss for the battery when not in use, the battery is connected to a trickle charger. If you choose this option, be sure to follow manufacturersGuidelines and instructions very carefully. I have heard of cases where abuse has heard about the fire wire charger that has caused considerable property.
If you do not get to drive the car during the winter and had not connected to a trickle charger, it is likely that the battery is a bit 'low. Check the oil level, add water to the manufacturer's recommendation, then plug the charger and leave to rest for the time recommended byThe manufacturer of the charger. If you have taken the charge and the battery has enough power to start your ATV, then it is successful, if you do not need to replace them.
2 When was the last time you changed / cleaned the air filter on the ATV? Look at your owners manual and see what they recommend. There are a lot of variation in the type of riding we do. If you constantly drive on dusty trails for other drivers you needChange / clean it on a more regular basis. The lack of clean / change can cause significant loss of performance and / or engine damage, such as dirt particles sucked into the engine.
There are two main types of air filters:
a. The foam filters are made of a foam stretched over a plastic cage structure. To clean, wash the foam filter with gasoline and then echo the gasoline. Repeat this process, is washed until all the oil and dirtthe filter. Then, flush with oil and then the ring most of the excess oil. The oil is used to keep dirt particles to pass through the machine. Replace the foam around the basket and put a layer of grease on the part of the filter located in front of the machine. This coating acts as fat as a seal upon ingress of dirt between your device and keep the filter.
b. Paper filter cartridge. Expand the 'The life of this filter, removing dirt with a compressor. Fat is also used to seal the filter in place.
