2007 Unison Desert Cat 50 & 90cc ATV Service Manual (OEM)
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Unison Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Desert Cat 50, Desert Cat 90
Sub-models / Variants: DS50, DS90, 2-Stroke Horizontal, Automatic (C.V.T.)
Model Year: 2007
Serial Number Identification: Frame serial number stamped on the frame; engine serial number stamped on the left side of the engine crankcase.
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Engine Displacement: 49cc (DS50), 82.5cc (DS90)
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Compression Ratio: 7.2:1 (DS50), 6.0:1 (DS90)
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Spark Plug Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm
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Idle Speed: 1800±100 rpm
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Transmission Type: Automatic C.V.T.
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Electrical System: 12V 7AMP Battery
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Tire Pressure: 2–10 psi
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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque: 10–15 ft-lbs (1.4–2.0 kg-m)
Unison Manual Features & Content Preview
This Unison service manual covers the 2007 Desert Cat 50 and 90 ATVs, identified as DS50 and DS90, with 49cc and 82.5cc horizontal two-stroke engines and automatic CVT transmission.
Text search and illustration detail: Service text is searchable, but the cover and some image labels are not. There are no embedded PDF bookmarks. Electrical test drawings are legible; the starter-relay photograph lacks the A–D terminal labels referenced in its test description.
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Engine repair: Engine removal and installation, cylinder and piston inspection, crankcase separation, crankshaft measurements, and bearing and oil-seal installation.
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CVT and final drive: Belt, roller and clutch inspection, driven-pulley disassembly, kick-start components, starter clutch, and final transmission gear service.
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Carburetion and lubrication: Auto-choke testing, float-chamber disassembly, fuel-height inspection, reed-valve checks, oil-pump inspection, control-cable adjustment, and air bleeding.
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Brakes and steering: Front drum brakes, rear drum and disc configurations, steering-knuckle inspection, tie-rod service, steering-shaft bearings, and rear-axle checks.
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Electrical diagnosis: Starting, charging and ignition fault finding, with A.C.G. generator, ignition-coil, starter-motor and starter-relay tests.
This manual suits mechanics and experienced owners familiar with engine measurements, electrical testing, and clutch work requiring a spring compressor.
Engine and CVT Repair
Top-end repair coverage includes cylinder-head flatness, piston-to-cylinder clearance, ring-end-gap checks and piston-pin inspection. Crankshaft procedures address connecting-rod clearances, run-out measurement, bearing replacement and crankcase reassembly.
The cylinder inspection section provides a single bore service limit rather than separate DS50 and DS90 limits. It should not be treated as a complete source of DS90-specific cylinder wear data.
Piston-ring installation notes address ring orientation and the risk of damaging the piston and rings during assembly. CVT inspection extends to the clutch housing, lining, movable faces and driven-face spring, with different spring specifications listed for the two engine sizes.
Mikuni Carburetors, Oil Injection and Cooling
The specification table identifies the Mikuni M1A for the DS50 and M2A for the DS90. Carburetor procedures cover throttle-valve and jet-needle inspection, starter-plunger continuity and airflow tests, float-chamber service, and air-screw and idle adjustments.
The starter-plunger test illustrations show the auto-choke test arrangements. Reed-valve coverage includes removal, stopper-height and flatness checks, and installation.
Oil-injection service covers pump removal, external inspection, control-cable adjustment and air bleeding. The manual warns that dismantling the oil-pump body can damage it; an internal pump rebuild is outside this section’s scope. A cooling-system section view illustrates the fan and airflow through the cylinder and head fins.
Brake Variants, Steering and Chassis
Rear-brake coverage distinguishes drum, hydraulic disc and mechanical disc assemblies through separate parts drawings and service illustrations. Disc-brake procedures cover removal, pad and rotor inspection, and installation; hydraulic brake bleeding is not included.
Front-wheel and steering exploded views accompany brake-panel, steering-knuckle/front-spindle and tie-rod service. Inspection data cover the knuckle bushings, steering-shaft sleeve and bearing, rear-axle run-out, and sprocket condition. Bodywork and exhaust removal are also illustrated.
Maintenance references identify SAE90 gear oil and the NGK BPR8HS spark plug, with brake-lever free-play data, chain and toe-in adjustments, and torque specifications for cylinder-head and chassis fasteners.
Electrical Tests and Fault Isolation
The no-start and poor-running flowcharts separate fuel delivery, spark and compression checks. This helps narrow the likely source of a fault before choosing an engine, carburetor or ignition repair procedure.
Electrical reference data cover the A.C.G. stator and exciter coil, ignition-coil resistance and output, starter operation, and relay continuity. Coil-test connection drawings and a starter-motor test illustration support these checks. The CDI module appears in troubleshooting, but the manual does not include an internal CDI repair procedure or a complete vehicle wiring diagram.
Observe the manual’s precautions for gasoline, battery acid, exhaust fumes and hot exhaust components when carrying out service.
PDF File and Included Pages
Supplied as one printable 69-page PDF: 66 pages of service information, one cover, one contents page, and one otherwise blank page numbered 31. All are already included in the total.
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