Baja BO250 UTV, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER
Pre-ride Inspection
Check that the gas, brake pedal move freely.
Move the UTV forward and backward to check that the wheels roll freely. If you cannot move
the UTV, the tires may be frozen to the ground, or the brakes may be frozen to the wheels. If
the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around them to melt the ice. If the brakes
are frozen, bring the UTV to a warmer area to thaw out the brakes.
After the engine has warmed up, check the brakes. Do this inspection on level ground and do
not exceed walking speed. Be sure to check the operation of both front and rear brakes. If the
brakes do not work adequately, stop riding the UTV.
Bring the UTV to a warmer area to allow the brakes to thaw out. After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several times before riding. If the brakes do not regain full stopping
power, ask your authorized service center to check them before you continue riding your UTV.
Water that enters the brakes may freeze after you park your UTV. The frozen water can prevent
wheels from turning or the brakes from working. After riding through water, mud, snow or
slush, it is important to dry the brakes before parking the UTV. To dry the brakes, apply them
several times while riding slowly. Before your next ride, be sure to do a Pre-ride inspection as
described earlier in this section.
WARNING
Operating the UTV without a properly functioning brake system could be
hazardous.
Wet or frozen brakes will increase stopping distance. This will increase your
chance of having an accident.
Be sure to inspect the brakes before riding the vehicle in cold weather as
described above.
CAUTION
Using engine power to free up frozen wheels could damage your UTV.
Severe damage to the drive train may occur if you use engine power to free frozen wheels.
Before riding, manually move the UTV forward and backward to make certain that
all wheels roll freely.
OPERATING YOUR UTV