Hello from SW Virginia

[Mark E T]

I’m new to the UTV world and look forward to learning all I can.  I have a hisun hs500 .  I’ve been a diesel mechanic for 30 years, so I’m not afraid to do my own maintenance and repairs.  I appreciate the opportunity to join utvboard.

[Joe Breaux]

Welcome..Owning. anything HISUN can be challenging. It good you have mechanical experience.. the biggest issue with these is overheating

[Pop Bob]

Welcome. You and I have probably the same machine. I’m one year, and a hundred hours into this unit. I have to say, I’m really enjoying it. It does a great job for me. I find it easy to work on. Well, easy enough. Watch your temperature, keep your fluids and filters changed and keep everything greased. Check your a-arms to make sure they have grease fittings installed. Mine had the holes, but no fittings. Make sure you hold pressure on the shifter when you first move in low range. They sometimes don’t go all the way into gear. The clock in the display can be a little confusing. There’s a thread on the site which explains how to set it. Other than that, have fun. 
Pop Bob

[Mark E T]

Thanks Pop Bob, I appreciate your input on what I need to check.  I’ve been using it almost every day.  I know it’s not a top of the line premium brand, but I like it and I don’t mind doing repairs on occasion.  I’ve been trying to not stress the engine too much until the rings get settled in.  I’m going to change the engine oil since I don’t know what the quality of the factory oil is. I’ve got a filter and some valvoline utv oil.  I’ll give updates every now and then.  Take care everyone.