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! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Division I — Safety
A 2-Up ATV is Not a Toy and Can Be Hazardous
to Operate.
• Never carry a passenger who cannot place both feet on the footrests and who cannot
securely hold onto the handholds.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at
slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized dealer if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. Check the
terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
• Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described
in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight
backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle which
would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never
attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning techniques
described in this manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and
be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when climbing a hill. To avoid
stalling, maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, fol-
low the special procedure for braking described in this manual. Dismount on the uphill side
or to either side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and mount following the
procedure described in this manual.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large
obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating
over obstacles as described in this manual.
• Never operate an ATV in fast-flowing water or in water deeper than the footrests. Remember
that wet brakes may have reduced stopping capability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If
necessary, apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads.
• Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.
• Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Always maintain proper tire
pressure as described in this manual.
• Never improperly install or improperly use accessories on this ATV.
• Never install a twist grip throttle on this ATV.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for an ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer and allow greater distance for braking.
• No one under the age of 16 should operate this ATV. Some operators at the age of 16 may not
be able to operate an ATV safely. Parents should supervise the use of the ATV at all times.
Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the operator has the ability to
operate the ATV safely.
2-Up ATV Passenger Instructions
Operator, tell your passenger to:
• Hold firmly onto the handholds.
• Keep both feet on the footrests even when stopped.
• Stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the ATV Safety
Institute at 800-887-2887 (U.S.) or 613-739-1535 (Canada).
