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TIVE RIDING
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Active Riding
Parking
Parking involves following the previ-
ous rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into
neutral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine
stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift
the ATV into low gear; otherwise,
try to park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure
for parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. Double check that the brake lever
lock is engaged.
2. Swing your right leg over to the
left side of the seat.
3. Step to the ground on the left side
of the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your
body. You must learn to lean and shift
your weight into your turns to maintain
control.
Your safety depends on using safe rid-
ing techniques. Statistics from the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) say that inexperienced riders
who don’t use safe riding techniques
are
13 times more likely to have
an ATV accident
than riders who
have over 1 month of experience.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
• Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
• Quick Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine is warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
ATV-0012
1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Compress the brake lever releasing
the brake lever lock.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed
stops will cause overheating of the
brake fluid and premature brake pad
wear which will result in an unex-
pected loss of brakes.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before each
use. Brake loss can result in severe
injury or even death.
How to Handle the
ATV (Active Riding
Techniques)
