ATI Technologies THRASHER LZ170-3A, Owner'S Manual

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Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become familiar with
your ATV. Make sure that this area is free of obstacles and
other riders. You should practice control of the throttle, brakes,
shifting procedures, and turning techniques in this area before
trying more difficult terrain.
Follow the instruction to start the engine. Once it has warmed
up you are ready to begin riding your ATV. As you get on the
ATV, be sure not to accidentally move the shift pedal. With the
engine idling, pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch and
shift into
1st gear, and then release the parking brake. Open the throttle
gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch lever slowly.
Once the ATV has attained adequate speed, release the throttle
lever and at the same time, quickly pull in the clutch lever and
shift into 2nd gear. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch.
WARNING! If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if
the throttle is not released during shifting, or if the shift
pedal is not released before applying the throttle, the front
wheels may lift off the ground, resulting in a loss of
directional control.
NOTICE: Do not shift gears without releasing the throttle.
Damage to the engine or drive train may Occur. Use this
same procedure as you move into the higher gears. Be sure to
coordinate the use of the throttle and shift pedal properly.
Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the
operation of your ATV. When slowing down or stopping, release
the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. As you
slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure that the engine has
sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improper use
of the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose traction,
reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident.
TURNING YOUR ATV
WARNING
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described
in this Owner
’s Manual. Practice turning at a low speeds
before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions. ATV could
go out of control, causing a collision or overturn.
To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfaces, the two rear
wheels turn together at the same speed. Therefore, unless the
wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose some
traction, the ATV will resist turning. A special turning technique
must be used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and easily.
It is essential that this skill be learned first at low speed.
As you approach a curve, slow and begin to turn the handlebars
in the desired direction. As you do so, put your weight on the
footrest to the outside of the turn (opposite your desired
direction) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use the
throttle to maximum an even speed through the turn. This
maneuver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,
allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.