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! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
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DIVISION I - SAFETY
An ATV Is Not A Toy And Can Be
Hazardous To Operate.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful
when operating on unfamiliar 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 sur-
faces. Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or
make sudden gear changes. 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.
• Always follow proper procedures for
crossing the side of a hill as
described in this manual. Avoid hills
with slippery or loose surfaces. 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 procedure 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 pro-
cedure described in this manual.
• Always check for obstacles before
operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate over large obsta-
cles, such as large rocks or fallen
trees. Always follow proper proce-
dures when operating over obstacles
as described in this manual.
• Always be careful of skidding or slid-
ing. On slippery surfaces, such as
ice, go slowly and be very cautious in
order to reduce the chance of skid-
ding 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 stopping capabil-
ity. Test your brakes after leaving
water. If necessary, apply them lightly
several times to let friction dry out the
pads.
• Always be sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind you when you
operate in reverse. When it is safe to
proceed in reverse, go slowly. Avoid
turning at sharp angles in reverse.
• 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 this ATV.
• Never install a twist grip throttle on
this ATV.
• Never exceed the stated load capac-
ity for an ATV. Cargo should be prop-
erly distributed and securely
attached. Reduce speed and follow
instructions in this manual for carry-
ing cargo or pulling a trailer and allow
greater distance for braking.
• No one under the age of 16 should
operate this ATV. Some operators at
the age of 16 may not be able to
operate an ATV safely. Parents
should supervise the use 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the ATV
Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887
(U.S.) or 1-613-739-1535 (Canada).
