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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
People do all kinds of things that you can’t predict or control.
Riding Companions
Leave a lot of space between you and other riders, especially in dusty
and dirty conditions, because it’ll be difficult to see the riders in front
of you stopping.
Do not carry a passenger on any ATV designed for single-rider use.
These ATV’s do not have appropriate equipment (hand-holds, foot-
rests, etc) to accommodate riders. Additionally, the added weight and
weight shift can make the vehicle difficult to control.
Other Vehicles
Depending on where you’re riding, you might encounter other ATV’s,
bikes, or motor vehicles on public lands. Respect the presence of cars if
you’re crossing roads or riding in public areas and make yourself be seen.
If you can’t see other vehicles coming, that means you’re invisible, too.
Hikers
With the renewed interest in hiking, camping, and other outdoor activ-
ities, people can show up in remote areas where you would never
expect them. For their sake, keep your eyes open.
Animals and Nature
Respect the outdoors that you love. Don’t use your ATV to chase ani-
mals or birds. Drive around young trees rather than over them. Keep
clear of streams and ditches with standing water.
Tread Lightly
and leave it as you found it.
The last thing you expected was that your ATV would break down in
the middle of the field... it’s usually so reliable that sometimes you for-
get the ATV has its limits.
ATV Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The General Maintenance section of
this Operator’s Manual tells you about taking care of your ATV. If, at
any time, abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper functioning of any
component of this ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE ATV.
Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspection
and adjustment or repair.
Cargo Limitations
One reason why passengers are
prohibited on ATV’s is because
their presence throws off the
weight and balance of the ATV.
Cargo can do the same if it
weighs too much. Limit the ATV
to the load capacity ratings identified in the following chart for the
particular model being operated. So if you’re weighing in at over 200
lb (91 kg) when you ride, leave some of that extra cargo at home. The
combined weight limit, including you, your rack cargo, and your
trailer, is a specified amount, so consult the ATV Load Capacity Rat-
ings chart and monitor it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw you off balance if it’s not dis-
tributed evenly, side-to-side and front-to-rear. If you have 150 lb (68
kg) on the rear rack only and you’re heading up an incline, shifting
your own weight forward isn’t going to do enough to compensate for
that cargo sitting over the back tires.
Those Around You
Equipment
Think about these when dealing
with cargo:
1. Rack weight limit
2. Trailer weight limit
3. Weight distribution
4. ATV speed
