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2. Shift into Low.
3. Turn off the ignition switch when fan
stops. See Shutting Down Properly on
page 40.
4. Verify vehicle is in Low before dis-
mounting.
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5. Block rear wheels on the downhill
side.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure for
parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. The operator should double check
that the brake lever lock is engaged.
2. The passenger should grasp the left
shoulder of the operator with the right
hand and with the left hand grasp the
left-side handhold; then swing the
right leg over the seat and step to the
ground on the left side of the ATV.
3. The operator should swing the right
leg over to the left side of the seat.
4. The operator should step to the
ground on the left side of the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your
body. You and your passenger must learn
to lean and shift body weight into turns to
maintain control.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
• Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
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1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Hold the brake lever, and release the
brake lever lock.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Release the brake slowly and apply
the throttle.
Handling the ATV
(Active Riding
Techniques)
