BOMBARDIER Quest Max 2004, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION 41
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 completely before you operate this
vehicle.
Bombardier does not recommend that anyone under the age of 16 to drive this
vehicle. The passenger should be 12 years old or more and must be able to keep
his feet on the footrests and his hands on the grab handles at all times when he
is seated on the vehicle. For the child’s safety, we strongly recommend you also
follow and enforce this recommendation. You are the sole judge of a rider’s capa-
bility to understand the risks and operate a vehicle safely.
Persons with cognitive or physical impairments or who are high risk takers have
an increased exposure to overturns or collisions which may result in injury includ-
ing death.
Become completely familiar with the operational controls and the general opera-
tion of the vehicle before venturing into off road conditions. Practice driving in a
suitable area free of hazards and feel the response of each control. Drive at low
speeds. Higher speeds require greater experience, knowledge and suitable riding
conditions.
The vehicle handling, stability and braking distance will be affected when riding
with a passenger. Safely reduce speed when riding with a passenger. Allow great-
er distance for braking.
Not all vehicles are the same. Each has its own unique performance characteris-
tics, 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, depressions, 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 vehicle 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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