5
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
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 maneu-
vers such as turning and driving on hills
or over obstacles, if you fail to take
proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
Read the
Operator’s Guide
, the
Safe-
ty Handbook
and all labels carefully
and follow the operating proce-
dures described.
Never operate an ATV without proper
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 or call the Specialty Vehicle Insti-
tute of America (SVIA) at 1-800-887-
2887 or in Canada, the Canada Safety
Council (CSC) at 1-613-739-1535 ext.
227.
Always follow this age recommen-
dation: A child under 16 years old
should never operate this ATV.
Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
Never operate an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots and streets.
Never operate an ATV on any public
street, road or highway, even a dirt
or gravel one.
Never operate an ATV without wear-
ing an approved helmet that fits
properly. You should also wear eye
protection (goggles or face shield),
gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or
jacket, and long pants.
Never consume alcohol or drugs be-
fore or while operating this ATV.
Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is proper
for the terrain, visibility, and operat-
ing 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 pro-
cedures and schedules described in
the
Operator’s Guide
and the
Safety
Handbook
.
Always keep both hands on the han-
dlebars and both feet on the foot-
pegs of the ATV during operation.
Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful 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
cautious on these kinds of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described in the
Op-
erator’s Guide
and the
Safety Hand-
book
. Practice turning at low speeds
before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive
speed.
Never operate the ATV on hills too
steep for the ATV or for your abili-
ties. Practice on smaller hills before
attempting larger hills.
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