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Owner’s Manual
Little Chief 200cc
Adult supervision required for any rider below 16 year of age
GIO MOTORS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the GIO 200cc Little Chief UTV. With the
purchase of this vehicle, you can now appreciate the high degree of
craftsmanship. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of
the features and operation of this vehicle. This manual includes important
safety information. It provides information about special techniques and skills
necessary to ride your vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection
procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance
of your vehicle, please consult you dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
●READ THIS MANUAL FOR THE VEHICLE RIDER CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
● PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE
VEHICLE.
● NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION.
FREE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW VEHICLE.
● THIS VEHICLE, AND ANY OTHER VEHICLE OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN
BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
N
OTE: A
NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
The SafetyAlert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe
injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the machine.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This UTV is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe
to operate this UTV on any public street, road or highway. This UTV complies with all
applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the
time of manufacture. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating
this UTV.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………1
SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………3
Features and Controls……………………………………………………………………21
Component Locations………………………………………………………………………21
Indicator and switch………………………………………………………………23
Seats…………………………………………………………………………………………24
Driver’s seat adjustment…………………………………………………………………24
Seat Belts……………………………………………………………………………………24
Seat Belt Inspection………………………………………………………………………25
Fuel cap …………………………………………………………………………………25
Ignition Switch ……………………………………………………………………………26
Gear Selector………………………………………………………………………………27
Parking Brake………………………………………………………………………………27
Brake Pedal…………………………………………………………………………………28
Throttle Pedal………………………………………………………………………………28
OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………29
Vehicle break-in period……………………………………………………………………30
Pre-ride inspection…………………………………………………………………………31
Safe operation practices……………………………………………………………………32
Starting the engine…………………………………………………………………………33
Stopping the engine…………………………………………………………………………34
Braking……………………………………………………………………………………34
Parking the vehicle…………………………………………………………………………34
New operator driving procedures…………………………………………………………35
Driving with a passenger…………………………………………………………………37
Driving on slippery surface………………………………………………………………38
Driving uphill………………………………………………………………………………40
Driving on a sidehill………………………………………………………………………41
Driving downhill……………………………………………………………………………41
Driving through water……………………………………………………………………42
Driving over obstacles……………………………………………………………………43
Driving in reverse…………………………………………………………………………44
Parking on an incline………………………………………………………………………45
MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………46
Periodic maintenance chart …………………………………………………………47
Engine oil …………………………………………………………………………………49
Spark plugs…………………………………………………………………………………53
Filter system ………………………………………………………………………………54
Throttle system ……………………………………………………………………………56
Carburetor …………………………………………………………………………………58
Brakes………………………………………………………………………………………59
Steering wheel inspection …………………………………………………………………61
Shock spring adjustment …………………………………………………………………61
Tires…………………………………………………………………………………………62
Drive chain lubrication……………………………………………………………………63
Drive chain slack……………………………………………………………………………63
Drive chain slack adjustment……………………………………………………………64
WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………65
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………68
Circuit Diagram…………………………………………………………………71
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INTRODUCTION
Failure to follow the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual can result in severe
injury or death. Your vehicle is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles
differently than cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even
during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper
precautions.
●Read this owner’s manual. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and operating procedures
before driving the vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle.
●Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction.
●Always follow the age guidelines for your vehicle. Operation is prohibited for anyone age 12 and
under. Never operate with a passenger age 12 and under.
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Identification number records
Record the vehicle identification number and engine number in the spaces provided for assistance
when ordering spare parts from your dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen.
NOTE:The vehicle identification number
is used to identify your machine.
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