MANUAL DEL USUARIO MANUAL DEL USUARIO SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN LIBRETTO D´USO LIBRETTO D´USO USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ENGLISH INTRODUCTION GAS GAS thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. By choosing the new WILD H.P. 450 you have just joined the great GAS GAS family and, as a user of the number one off-road motorbike manufacturer, you deserve the special treatment we wish to offer you, both in our after-sales relations and in the explications offered in this manual. Our WILD H.P. is a sporting quad bike designed by and for competition. With it you can enjoy the high degree of technical perfection and reliability, in addition to the careful design and high performance. This manual provides you with a good basic knowledge of the features and handling of the machine. It also contains important instructions concerning safety and offers information about the special techniques and skills required to drive the machine, in addition to the basic maintenance and inspection procedures. Thank you for your confidence and welcome to GAS GAS motos SA. -3- GENERAL ADVICE Read this Manual carefully. It explains all the aspects concerning your safety and that of third parties, in addition to ensuring the correct care and maintenance of the GAS GAS quad bike which you have just purchased. PLEASE READ ALL THE MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Important information about this manual Information of special note is marked in the manual using the following notations: WARNING Failure to heed the WARNING instructions may result in serious injury or loss of life for the user of the machine, individuals in the vicinity or the technicians responsible for its inspection or repair. TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF YOUR SPORT, ENSURE YOU USE YOUR BIKE LEGALLY, WITH CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. Driving quad bikes is a fantastic sport, and we hope you enjoy it to the full. This manual has been drawn up using the data and specifications available at the time of writing. Any differences you may notice should be attributed to improvements in the production and quality of the product. GAS GAS MOTOS, S.A. is constantly improving its vehicles in order for you to better enjoy them. WARNING Hydrogen gas produced by the battery may explode if exposed to flames or sparks. Keep the area ventilated and free from naked flames. CAUTION This symbol identifies instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, may result in the damage or destruction of the equipment. NOTE This symbol indicates points of particular interest for improved efficiency and more convenient operation. Inappropriate use could cause problems to the environment and conflicts with other people. Responsible use of your quad bike will ensure that these problems and conflicts do not occur. -4- CONTENTS - Introduction.................................................................................. 3 - General advice............................................................................ 4 - Contents...................................................................................... 5 - Specifications.............................................................................. 7 - Information concerning your safety............................................. 8 - Important information................................................................. 10 Identification numbers...................................................... 10 - Component location................................................................... 12 - Principal parts of the QUAD....................................................... 14 Ignition key....................................................................... 14 Starter.............................................................................. 14 Lights............................................................................... 14 Hazard lights..................................................................... 15 Throttle twist-grip.............................................................. 15 Clutch handle.................................................................... 15 Front brake handle............................................................ 16 Rear brake pedal............................................................... 16 Emergency stop................................................................ 16 Reverse gear control ....................................... ..................17 Shift pedal ........................................................................ 17 Fuel cap............................................................................ 17 Seat................................................................................ . 18 Battery............................................................................. 18 Front guard...................................................................... 18 Rear guard....................................................................... 19 Foot rest assembly........................................................... 19 Foot guards...................................................................... 19 - Checks to make before starting the machine............................. 20 Front and rear brakes................... .................................... 20 Fuel.............................................................. ..................... 21 Coolant system.......................................................... ....... 22 Chain................................................................................22 Throttle twist-grip.............................................................. 22 Lights............................................................................... 22 Tyres................................................................................ 22 - Use of your QUAD...................................................................... 24 Starting the engine.......................................................... 24 Changing gear................................................................. 25 Starting the vehicle ......................................................... 25 Stopping the engine......................................................... 26 Running in engine............................................................ 26 -Driving your QUAD. Practical advice........................................... 28 Getting to know your QUAD.............................................. 28 Drive carefully using common sense................................. 28 How to turn with your QUAD............................................. 29 Going up slopes................................................................. 30 Going down slopes............................................................ 30 Crossing slopes................................................................. 30 Crossing shallow water...................................................... 31 Driving over rough ground................................................. 31 Sliding and skidding......................................................... 31 - Tuning.......................................................................................... 32 Tuning front suspension............................................. 32 Tuning rear suspension.............................................. 33 -5- - Regular maintenance and adjustments...................................... 34 Maintenance chart....................................................... 34 Adjusting clutch lever................................................... 35 Adjusting brake handle and pedal................................. 35 Checking brake fluid level............................................. 36 Checking front and rear brake pads.............................. 37 Changing wheels........................................................... 38 Swinging arm................................................................. 38 Adjusting and lubricating chain guide........................... 38 Checking coolant level.................................................. 39 Air filter.......................................................................... 41 Spark plugs................................................................... 43 Inspection and lubrication of cables............................. 45 Replacing lights............................................................. 45 Transmission............................................................... 47 Engine oil....................................................................... 47 - Cleaning, lubrication and storage ............................................... 50 Cleaning...................................................................... 50 Lubrication................................................................... 51 Storage........................................................................ 52 - Multi-function.............................................................................. 53 - Table of tightening torques.......................................................... 54 - Diagram of tightening torque locations....................................... 55 - Fault diagnosis............................................................................ 56 - Electrical schemas..................................................................... 62 - Guarantee manual..................................................................... 64 -6- SPECIFICATIONSE ENGINE Cylinder size: Type: Cooling system: Bore and stroke: Injection system: Ignition: Clutch: Gear box: Transmission: Starter: CHASSIS Chassis: Front suspension: Rear suspension: Front brake: Rear brake: Rims: Front tyres: Rear tyres: Kick-start pedal: Engine, disc and sprocket guard. DIMENSIONS Wheel base: Overall width: Weight without rider: Fuel tank capacity: 443 cc Single-cylinder, 4-stroke with 4-valve cylinder head. Liquid. 95 x 62.6 mm. MAGNETI MARELLI. Integrated on injection system. Hydraulic multi-disc . 5 speeds and reverse. Primary with gears, secondary with chain. Electric engine and auxiliary pedal. Multi-tubular with double shim, manufactured in Cr-Mo Steel. Trapezoidal arms with 2 ÖHLINS multi-adjustable shock absorbers. Aluminium alloy swing arm, weld-free. Progressive system with multi-adjustable ÖHLINS shock absorber. 2 180 mm auto ventilated disc brakes with Brembo double-piston calliper. 2 220 mm auto ventilated disc brakes with Brembo double-piston calliper. Aluminium 21 x 7.00 ­ 10" 20 x 11.00 ­ 9" Forged aluminium Duralumin plate and carbon fibre guard. 1,280 mm 1,200 mm 175 Kg. 18 litres -7- SAFETY INFORMATION THE QUAD is not a toy: its use may be dangerous. THE QUAD is driven in a different manner to other vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles. A collision or overturning can happen very fast, even during routine manoeuvres such as turning, driving on slopes or over obstacles, unless the necessary precautions are taken. WARNING If these instructions are not heeded, you may suffer serious injury or even loss of life. - Do not drive the QUAD before reading the following sections: "Information concerning your safety", "Use of the QUAD" and "Principal parts of the QUAD". Even if you are an experienced quad bike driver, not all makes and models are the same and it is imperative to understand the machine well before commencing the first trip. - It is forbidden to carry passengers, nor is the bike adapted for this. - Sit correctly with both hands holding the handle bar, both feet on the foot rests and your back straight. - Reduce your speed according to your skill, experience, weather conditions, or ground conditions. - Drive with caution over changing ground and reduce speed when not familiar with the terrain. - Always carry out routine inspections as described in this manual before going out on the quad bike, to ensure that it is in safe working condition. - Driving a quad bike is unlike driving any other vehicle, and you will particularly notice this when turning. Practice turning first on flat open ground without any other vehicles in the area. Read the advice given in the manual in the section -Use of your QUAD. - Similarly for steep hills whether you are going up or coming down. Start by trying gentle slopes and increase the level of difficulty gradually. Advice is given concerning this aspect in the same section as mentioned above. - Follow the procedures described in this manual if the engine stalls.If the engine stalls and the vehicle begins to roll backwards, follow the special braking procedure described in this manual Get off the quad on the up-side of the slope. Remember that your safety comes first and then that of the machine, it is important to clearly understand this. - To cross a slope move your weight towards the rising section, read the advice in the manual concerning this. Avoid slopes which are ...