Arctic Cat ATV 2005, Operator'S Manual

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! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Active Riding
Parking
Parking involves following the previ-
ous rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into
neutral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine
stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift
the ATV into low gear; otherwise,
try to park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
6. Turn off the gas tank valve.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure
for parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. Double check that the brake lever
lock is engaged.
2. Swing your right leg over to the
left side of the seat.
3. Step to the ground on the left side
of the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your
body. You must learn to lean and shift
your weight into your turns to maintain
control.
Your safety depends on using safe rid-
ing techniques. Statistics from the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) say that inexperienced riders
who don’t use safe riding techniques
are 13 times more likely to have an
ATV accident than riders who have
over 1 month of experience.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
• Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
• Quick Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
ATV-0012
1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Hold the brake lever, and release
the brake lever lock.
! CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse.
Always shift on level ground, or
engage the brake lever lock before
shifting into another range or into
reverse.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine or operate
this ATV with the clutch shield
removed. Severe injury could result.
How to Handle the
ATV (Active Riding
Techniques)