Arctic Cat ATV 2010, Operator'S Manual

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! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death.
Warnings
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing hands from handlebars or feet from footrests during
operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to con-
trol the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off
the ATV. If you remove a foot from a footrest, your foot or leg
may come into contact with the wheels, which could injure you
or cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of your ATV during operation.
! 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.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra care when oper-
ating the ATV on unfamiliar terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can come upon hidden rocks,
bumps, or holes without enough time
to react.
Could result in the ATV overturning
or going out of control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar ter-
rain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating
the ATV.
! 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 Manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at
faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.