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.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as
described in this manual. Avoid hills with slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never
attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered
the turning techniques described in this manual on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when
climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when
climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special pro-
cedure for braking described in this manual. Dismount on the uphill
side or to either side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around
and mount following the procedure described in this manual.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or
fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating over
obstacles as described in this manual.
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces,
such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the
chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
• Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than
the footrests. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stop-
ping capability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads.
• Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual.
• Never improperly install or improperly use accessories on your ATV.
• Never install a twist grip throttle on this ATV.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV. One operator
only. No cargo, passengers, or towing.
• Remove the speed limiting safety device on this ATV at your own
risk.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call
the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887 (U.S.) or Canada
Safety Council at 1-613-739-1535 (Canada).
ATV SAFETY ALERT
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has concluded that
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) may present a risk of
DEATH or SEVERE INJURY in certain circumstances. While
accidents may occur for many reasons:
*** Over 2856 people, including many children, have died in acci-
dents associated with ATV’s since 2003.
*** Many people have become severely paralyzed or suffered
severe internal injuries as a result of accidents associated with
ATV’s.
*** Every month thousands of people are treated in hospital emer-
gency rooms for injuries received while riding an ATV.
You should be aware that AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN
BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles differently
from other vehicles, including motorcycles and cars. A collision
or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such
as turning and driving on hills and over obstacles, if you fail to
take proper precautions.