For many people, acquiring new toys is something they view as a priority. When trying to boost the amount of adrenaline and enjoyment in your life, you can’t underestimate the value of investing in a new ATV. Modern ATVs are designed to provide riders with extreme comfort and lots of power.
Consumers around the world buy nearly 875,000 new/used ATVs every year. If you’ve recently purchased an ATV, you need to work on getting a feel for how it operates. Below are some things you need to do to break in your new ATV.
1. Perform a Twenty Minute Active Engine Run
The first step in breaking in your new ATV is cranking the engine and allowing it to warm up. During this phase of the breaking-in process, you need to rev the engine a few times. Warming up the engine of your new ATV should take around ten minutes or so. Once you feel like your new ATV is warm, you need to perform a twenty-minute active engine run.
Checking out the various throttle settings on your new ATV is crucial during the active engine run process. Going between idle and near maximum throttle is a great way to detect any engine problems that might be present. For instance, if your throttle isn’t responsive, you need to allow an ATV mechanic to figure out why. With this professional help, you can diagnose and fix this problem in no time.
2. Check Your Oil
After you’ve explored the throttle settings on your new ATV, take time to look at the oil level in the engine. When buying a used ATV, you will have a hard time figuring out how well it was cared for by the previous owner. As you check the oil, pay attention to how thick and dark it is. If it looks like the oil hasn’t been changed in a while, then you need to take action.
Putting fresh oil and a new filter on your ATV can help you remove contaminants from the filter. If you’re performing this maintenance on your own, be sure to double-check the oil drain plug. Failing to tighten this plug properly can lead to all of the oil leaking out. If you notice that the oil drain plug gasket is damaged, replace it before reinstalling the drain plug.
3. Test Out Your Braking System
There will be times when you need to bring your ATV to a sudden stop on rides. Instead of waiting until extreme braking is needed to test these components, you need to test them out as part of the breaking-in process.
Accelerating and stopping quickly to assess how well the brake pads, drums and rotors are performing is important. This information will give you peace of mind knowing that these components will work correctly when needed. If the pads are squealing, having them replaced by professionals is vital.
The time spent breaking in your new ATV will be worth it.