Arctic Cat ATV 2005, Operator'S Manual

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W
ARNINGS
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Warnings
! 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 ATV control, 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 Man-
ual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV can overturn more easily on steep hills than
on level surfaces or small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV
or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.