Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing hands from handlebars or feet from footrests during operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could
cause you to lose your balance and fall off the ATV. If you remove a foot from a foot-
rest, your foot or leg may come into contact with the wheels, which could injure you
or cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of your
ATV during operation.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra care when operating the ATV on
unfamiliar terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes
without enough time to react.
Could result in the ATV overturning or going out of
control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra care when operating on rough,
slippery, or loose terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of traction or control of the ATV
which could result in an accident including a rollover.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not operate on rough, slippery, or loose terrain until
you have learned and practiced the skills necessary to
control the ATV on such terrain.
Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or rollover.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this Operator’s Manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.