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RIDING YOUR ATV
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE RIDING
Before riding, you should read all the following information carefully. If you
are properly prepared, you will have a more enjoyable ride.
Before riding, you should find a good place to practice the skills. Find a flat,
open area with enough space to practice the new skills.
Make sure that it is legal to ride in the area you selected. Review the local laws and
make sure you are not trespassing. Call the police if you don’t know where you
can ride.
Protect your riding areas. When you are riding, remember to keep the terrain
in good condition. Don’t destroy plants, trees or other vegetation. Don’t litter
and don’t bother wildlife. With your help, your riding area can remain open for
use in the future.
After you have found a good place to practice, review the control system on
your ATV before riding. Learn to find these controls without looking for them,
because you will not have time to look for them when you are riding.
Canadian residents must obtain, review, and follow all provincial, municipal and
governmental acts and regulations pertaining to owning and operating an off-road
vehicle.
WARNING
Operating this ATV without proper instruction could be hazardous.
The risk of riding could increase greatly if you do not know how to operate
the ATV properly under different situations and in different types of terrain.
Beginners and inexperienced operators should complete a certified training
course. You should regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the
operating techniques described in this user’s manual. For more information
about the training course, visit www.svia.org or call 800-887-2887.
For more information on ATV safety and other provincial, municipal and
governmental acts and regulation pertaining to owning and operating an off-
road vehicle visit one of the following web-sites:
www.svia.org
www.cpsc.gov
www.mmic.ca/CATV/