When buying my quad I was asking the service guys about oil. They told me that it was recommended to run 10W-50 in the summer and 5W-50 in the winter, but they were seeing some oil usage with those that had been switching back and forth so they now just recommend the 10W-50 year round. Since my manual says 5W-50 and nothing else, I just want to verify what I should use?
Also, what is the point of the red ignition switch when they key is an ignition switch its self? Should I turn the red switch off as well or will it hurt anything to leave it on?
I’ve been wanting a 4 wheeler for years and finally went for it, and I have to say I don’t think I’m going to regret it. I’m still in the break in now so I haven’t opened it up, but it sure feels like it has plenty of grunt. I’m at 15 miles and 1.7 hours right now driving pretty easy and varying the rpm’s. At what point should I start to open her up a little more? The manual says no, but wouldn’t it help the break in cycle if I let her eat every now and then as long as I don’t keep it at full throttle for an extended time?
I think that’s about it for now. I’m a baby when it comes to cold so I’m just sitting here for a couple more hours waiting on it to warm up outside so I can go ride some more and keep trying to get this baby broke in.
