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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle's owner, you are responsible for the
safe and proper operation of your vehicle.
The safe use and operation are dependent upon the
use of proper riding techniques as well as the exper-
tise of the operator.
E
very operator should know the
following requirements before riding this vehicle.
He or she should:
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Obtain thorough instructions from a competent
source on all aspects of vehicle operation.
● O
bserve the warnings and maintenance require-
ments in this Owner’s Manual.
● O
btain qualified training in safe and proper riding
techniques.
●
Obtain professional technical service as indicated
in this Owner´s Manual and
/
or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you
use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating
condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle
properly increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See the page for a list of pre-op-
eration checks.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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This vehicle is designed to carry the operator and
a passenger.
●
The failure of motorists to detect and recognize
vehicles in traffic is the predominating cause of
aut
omobile/
vehicle accidents. Many accidents have
been caused by an automobile driver who did not
see the vehicle. Making yourself prominent appears
to be very effective in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:
•
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
•
Use extra caution when you are approaching
and passing through intersections, since intersec-
tions are the most likely places for vehicle accidents
to occur.
• Ri
de where other motorists can see you. Avoid
riding in another motorist’s blind spot
●
Many accidents involve inexperienced operators.
In fact, many operators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a current driver´s
license.
• Make sure that you are qualified and that you only
lend your vehicle to other qualified operators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an
accident.
•
We recommend that you practice riding your vehi-
cle where there is no traffic until you have become
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