Arctic Cat ATV 2010, Operator'S Manual

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ATV Operation
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles is risky; avoid it if possible. Riding over logs,
rocks, and ruts means combining all the active riding skills into
one big motion. Your ATV will respond differently for different
obstacles (logs, ruts, etc.), but these are general guidelines for
overcoming two-track (both tires contacting the obstacle at the
same time) obstacles:
1. Keep your speed way down; less than 5 mph.
2. Approach the obstacle head-on.
3. Come up off the seat.
4. Keep your weight on the footrests.
5. Apply a little throttle when the front tires make contact with
the obstacle.
6. Lean forward and release the throttle when the front tires
clear the obstacle.
7. Keep your body loose to absorb any shock.
8. If the ATV starts tipping, shift your weight to keep it in balance.
To clear a single-track (only one tire contacts) obstacle, follow the
same rules except:
1. Use the ATV’s momentum to clear the obstacle.
2. Don’t pull up on the handlebar.
3. Don’t apply the throttle.
Crossing Water
Your ATV can only handle water up to its footrests. Any more
than that and you risk engine damage and/or personal injury. Stay
away from fast moving rivers. ATV tires can be buoyant, so if the
water is too deep, you might find the ATV suddenly afloat.
1. Physically check the depth and current of the water, espe-
cially if you can’t see the bottom. You’re also checking for
boulders, logs, or any other hidden obstacles.
2. Keep your speed slow.
3. Make sure you have a way out on the other side of the water.
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or mud, try rocking the ATV
from side to side.
5. Once you’ve cleared the water, briefly apply the brakes to
make sure they work.
Crossing Roads
Crossing roads on your ATV is also a bad idea, so avoid it. If you
can’t:
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or intersection is dangerous;
don’t do it.
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