PRE
VENTION
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Prevention
The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV. Chances
are good that you’ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain, and there’s no way
you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill. You need to check the fol-
lowing parts on your ATV before every ride.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cable
3. Lights and Electrical
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis and Drive Train
6. Miscellaneous Items
One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by using the acronym
“T-CLOC.” It stands for:
1. TIRES AND WHEELS
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult
the General Maintenance section of
this Operator’s Manual for tire pressure
guidelines. Incorrect tire pressure can
cause poor handling, instability, and a
loss of ATV control.
While checking the tire pressure,
inspect the tread and sidewalls of the
tires for cracks, cuts, or other damage
that could indicate they need to be
replaced.
2. CONTROLS AND
CABLE
With the engine running and brake
applied, check all transmission posi-
tions: forward, neutral, and reverse.
A. Brakes
Squeeze your brake lever and depress
the auxiliary brake pedal. If either feels
soft or “squishy,” it could be low on
fluid or have a leak — refer to the Gen-
eral Maintenance section of this Opera-
tor’s Manual for instructions. Don’t use
the ATV until the brakes are operating
normally.
Test the brake lever lock and see if it
locks the wheels; then disengage it to
release the brake.
B. Throttle
The throttle should have a free, smooth
range of motion. If it seems to “stick”
at any point, refer to the General Main-
tenance section of this Operator’s Man-
ual for instructions. Driving your ATV
with a sticking throttle can turn your
leisurely ride into an unwelcome acci-
dent. Don’t drive your ATV if the throt-
tle sticks.
Condition of the ATV
T
C
L
O
C
T
IRES
AND WHEELS
C
ONTROLS
AND CABLE
L
IGHTS AND
ELECTRICAL
O
IL AND
FUEL
C
HASSIS AND
DRIVE TRAIN
Check:
1. Tire pressure
2. Tire surface (tread and sidewalls)
Check:
1. Forward
2. Neutral
3. Reverse
Check:
1. Hand brake lever
2. Auxiliary brake pedal
3. Brake lever lock
