SOU
ND JU
DGMENT
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Sound Judgment
People do all kinds of things that you
can’t predict or control.
Riding Companions
Leave a lot of space between you and
other riders, especially in dusty and
dirty conditions, because it’ll be diffi-
cult to see the riders in front of you
stopping.
Riding with companions on several
ATV’s is not the same as riding one
ATV with a passenger. Passengers are
prohibited; it’s unsafe. The extra
weight on the seat makes the ATV dif-
ficult to control. About 50% of all ATV
accidents involve passengers.
Other Vehicles
Depending on where you’re riding, you
might encounter other ATV’s, bikes, or
motor vehicles on public lands.
Respect the presence of cars if you’re
crossing roads or riding in public areas
and make yourself be seen. If you can’t
see other vehicles coming, that means
you’re invisible, too.
Hikers
People can get to some strange places
on foot that you’d never expect them to
be. For their sake, keep your eyes open.
Animals and Nature
You love the outdoors . . . you love to
hunt and fish . . . so don’t destroy what
you love.
Tread Lightly
and leave it as you
found it.
The last thing you expected was that
your ATV would break down in the
middle of the field . . . it’s usually so
reliable that sometimes you forget the
ATV has its limits.
ATV Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The
General Maintenance section of this
Operator’s Manual tells you about tak-
ing care of your ATV. If, at any time,
abnormal noises, vibrations, or
improper functioning of any compo-
nent of this ATV is detected, DO NOT
OPERATE THE ATV. Take the ATV to
an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer
for inspection and adjustment or repair.
Cargo Limitations
One reason why passengers are prohib-
ited on ATVs is because their presence
throws off the weight and balance of
the ATV. Cargo can do the same if it
weighs too much. Limit the ATV to the
load capacity ratings identified in the
following chart for the particular model
being operated. So if you’re weighing
in at over 200 lb (91 kg) when you ride,
leave some of that extra cargo at home.
The combined weight limit, including
you, your rack cargo, and your trailer,
is a specified amount, so consult the
appropriate ATV Load Capacity Rat-
ings Chart and monitor it carefully.
Those Around You
TESTIMONIAL
DOCUMENT#:
N490117A1
CITY/STATE:
N. HUNTINGDON, PA
SEX:
M
AGE:
6
BODY PART:
HEAD
DATE ACCIDENT:
14-06-94
DISPOSITION:
DOA
SYNOPSIS:
The 6 year old male victim
died from blunt force trauma to the
head when the 4-wheel ATV on which he
was a passenger struck a rock on a
hill connecting two roads and
flipped over backwards onto the
victim, shattering his bicycle
helmet. The victim was life-flighted
to the hospital and died that night.
The driver of the ATV, the victim’s
29 year old father, sustained minor
injuries, but wasn’t treated.
Equipment
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