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1. Keep your speed way down; less than 5 mph.
2. Approach the obstacle head-on.
3. Come up off the seat.
4. Keep your weight on the footrests.
5. Apply a little throttle when the front tires make contact with the
obstacle.
6. Lean forward and release the throttle when the front tires clear the
obstacle.
7. Keep your body loose to absorb any shock.
8. If the ATV starts tipping, shift your weight to keep it in balance.
To clear a single-track (only one tire contacts) obstacle, follow the
same rules except:
1. Use the ATV’s momentum to clear the obstacle.
2. Don’t pull up on the handlebar.
3. Don’t apply the throttle.
Driving an ATV and a car have some similarities; however, there are a
few situations that require special attention:
• Reversing
• Skidding or Sliding
• Parking on a Hill
• Stalling on a Hill
• Crossing Water
• Crossing Roads
• Stopping the ATV
• Stopping the Engine
Reversing
It’s tough to see things behind you.
1. Go slowly. It’s hard to see behind you.
2. Keep your handlebar straight.
3. Backing down hills is a bad idea; do a U-turn or K-turn instead to
turn around.
Skidding or Sliding
If you lose control after hitting sand, ice, mud, or water:
1. Turn your handlebar into the direction of the slide.
2. Keep your hand off the brakes until you’re out of the skid.
3. Shift your weight forward.
Sometimes your ATV may not respond and goes straight ahead instead
of letting you turn. Here’s how to handle it:
1. Slow down.
2. Move forward on the seat.
3. Lean to inside of turn.
4. Turn handlebar.
Parking on a Hill
This shouldn’t be necessary, but if it is:
Tips
! WARNING
Never activate the override while the throttle is open as a loss
of control may result. Use caution when using the override
switch as reverse speed can greatly increase.
