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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround your
eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Do not depend
on sunglasses for proper eye protection. Sunglasses are not recom-
mended; they don’t prevent objects from flying in through the sides.
Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne
objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick and
durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide. Riding pants with
kneepads, a jersey, and shoulder pads provide the best protection.
The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV.
Chances are good that you’ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain, and
there’s no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill. You
need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cables
3. Lights and Electric
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis
6. Miscellaneous Items
1. Tires and Wheels
Correct tire pressure is crucial.
Consult the Specifications sec-
tion of this Operator’s Manual
for tire pressure guidelines.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor handling, instability, and a loss of
ATV control.
While checking the tire pressure, inspect the tread and sidewalls of the
tires for cracks, cuts, or other damage that could indicate they need to
be replaced.
2. Controls and
Cables
With the engine running and brake
applied, check all transmission posi-
tions: forward, neutral, and reverse.
A. Brakes
Squeeze the hand brake lever. If it feels soft
or “squishy,” it could be low on fluid or have
a leak — refer to the General Maintenance
section of this Operator’s Manual for instruc-
tions. Don’t use the ATV until the brakes are operating normally.
Test the brake lever lock and see if it locks the hand brake lever into
position; then disengage it to release the brake. Be sure the brake pedal
near the footrest is working; your brakes could fail during a ride if
they’re not maintained.
ATV Condition
Check:
1. Tire pressure
2. Tire surface (tread and sidewalls)
Check:
1. Forward
2. Neutral
3. Reverse
Check:
1. Hand brake lever
2. Brake pedal
3. Brake lever lock
