BRP Can-Am 450 Series, Operator'S Manual

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II SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
– This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, if you fail to take proper
precautions, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills
or over obstacles.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not comply with the following in-
structions:
– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product safety labels carefully and follow
the operating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the SAFETY
VIDEO
before operating the vehicle.
– Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old should
never operate this vehicle.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet of the
proper size and other required riding gears. Refer to RIDING GEAR in the
RIDING THE VEHICLE
subsection for detailed information.
– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle unless you are operating a 2-UP model.
Passenger(s) affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control.
– On 1-UP models, do not make any modifications to accommodate a passenger
or use racks to carry a passenger.
– Never use this vehicle if you are tired, ill or under with drugs or alcohol. Your re-
action time and judgement is greatly affected under these conditions.
– Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Al-
ways be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
– Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have
learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on such terrain.
Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
– Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in
RIDING TECH-
NIQUES in this Operator's Guide.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
– Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
RIDING
TECHNIQUES
in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you
start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
– Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as
described in RIDING TECHNIQUES in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill.
– Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in
RIDING TECHNIQUES
in this Operator's Guide. Avoid hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
– Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a
hill. To avoid stalling, use low gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing
a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the driving technique procedures as
described in
RIDING TECHNIQUES in this Operator's Guide.
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