! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Prevention
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. Brakes
2. Throttle
3. Tires and Wheels
4. Fluids
5. Lights and Electric
6. Controls and Cables
7. Chassis and Suspension
8. Miscellaneous Items
One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by using the acronym
“T-CLOC.” It stands for:
TIRES AND WHEELS
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult
the Specifications section of this Opera-
tor’s Manual for tire pressure guide-
lines. 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.
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 Gen-
eral Maintenance section of this Opera-
tor’s Manual for instructions. 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 that the foot brake is working;
your brakes could fail during a ride if
they’re not maintained.
Condition of the ATV
T
C
L
O
C
T
IRES
AND WHEELS
C
ONTROLS
AND CABLES
L
IGHTS AND
ELECTRIC
O
IL AND FUEL
C
HASSIS
Check:
1. Tire pressure
2. Tire surface (tread and sidewalls)
Check:
1. Forward
2. Neutral
3. Reverse
Check:
1. Hand brake lever
2. Foot brake pedal
3. Brake lever lock
