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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 riding on hills or over
obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described. Never
operate an ATV without proper training or instruction.
TAKE A TRAINING COURSE
. Beginners
should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest you.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY in the United States, call the Consumer Product
Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or visit www.cpsc.gov, or visit www.atvsafety.org.
Always follow the age recommendation:
A child under 16 years old should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc.
NEVER ALLOW A CHILD UNDER AGE 16 TO OPERATE AN ATV
without adult supervision, and
never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she does not have the abilities to
operate it safety.
NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER ON AN ATV
.
Always avoid operating an ATV on any sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets.
Never operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway, even dirt or gravel one.
Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a
jacket and long pants.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV.
Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the riding conditions. Always go at a speed
that is proper for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions and your experience.
Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts.
Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboards of the ATV during
operation.
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 until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain, Always be especially cautions
on these kinds of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at
low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds and never turns at excessive speeds.
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.