BOMBARDIER Outlander 400, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY WARNING
To fully appreciate the pleasures and
excitement of riding this vehicle, there
are some basic rules and tips that you
should follow. Some may be new to
you while others may be common
sense or obvious. Irrespective, we
ask that you take a few minutes to
read this
OPERATOR'S GUIDE com-
pletely before you operate this vehicle.
Information in this OPERATOR'S
GUIDE is limited. It is strongly rec-
ommended that you obtain further
information and training from your
local authorities, ATV clubs or a recog-
nized ATV training organization such as
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
(SVIA) or the Canada Safety Council.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission and all ATV manufac-
turers do not recommended anyone
under the age of 16 to ride an ATV
having an engine higher than 90 cc.
For the child's safety, we strongly
recommend you also follow and en-
force this recommendation. You are
the sole judge of a rider's capability
to understand the risks and operate a
vehicle safely.
Persons with cognitive or physical im-
pairments or who are high risk takers
have an increased exposure to over-
turns or collisions which may result in
injury including death.
Become completely familiar with the
operational controls and the general
operation of the vehicle before ven-
turing into off road conditions. Prac-
tice driving in a suitable area free of
hazards and feel the response of each
control. Drive at low speeds. High-
er speeds require greater experience,
knowledge and suitable riding condi-
tions.
Not all vehicles are the same. Each
has its own unique performance char-
acteristics,
controls and features.
Each will ride and handle differently.
Never assume that the vehicle will go
everywhere safely. Sudden changes
in terrain caused by holes, depres-
sions, banks, softer or harder "ground"
or other irregularities may cause the
vehicle to topple or become unstable.
To avoid this, slow down and always
observe the terrain ahead. If the vehi-
cle does begin to topple or tipover, it is
usually the best advice to immediately
get off... AWAY from the direction of
the tipover!
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