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.
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motor-
cycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even
during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow
these instructions:
• Parents: It is very important that your child or children understand
and follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual
before operating this ATV under adult supervision. Also, it is very
important that you take time to watch the Safety DVD (included in
the Owner’s Packet) with your child or children. It contains impor-
tant operating and safety instructions.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating
procedures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training
course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instruc-
tor. Contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call the ATV
Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613-739-1535
(Canada) to find out about the training course nearest you.
• Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to operate this ATV.
• Never allow a child to operate a Y-12+ ATV without adult supervi-
sion and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if the
child does not have the abilities to operate it safely.
• Some operators, even at the age of 12, may not be able to oper-
ate an ATV safely; parents should supervise such operator of the
ATV at all times. Parents should permit continued use only if they
determine that the operator has the ability to operate the ATV
safely.
• Never carry a passenger.
• Never permit a guest to operate this ATV unless the guest has
read this manual and all product labels and has completed a cer-
tified training course.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots, and streets.
• Never operate this ATV on any public street, highway, or road
(even a dirt or gravel one).
• Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that
fits properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this
ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed
which is proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
• Always inspect this ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in
safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of the ATV during operation.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamil-
iar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this
manual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any
hill. Never climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your
weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly. Never go over
the top of any hill at high speed. Always follow proper procedures
for going down hills and for braking on hills as described in this
manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would cause the ATV to
lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.