26
New
Operator
Driving
Procedures
1.
Read
and
understand
the
owner's
manual
and
all
warning
and
instruction
labels
before
operating
this
vehicle.
2.
Review
the
section
of
this
owner’s
manual
about
starting
the
engine,
stopping
the
engine,
braking
and
parking
(page
25).
3.
Perform
the
pre
‐
ride
inspection
(page
23).
4.
Wear
appropriate
riding
gear,
including
an
approved
helmet
and
eye
protection
(goggles
or
face
shield).
5.
Select
a
level,
open
area
to
practice
driving.
6.
Sit
in
the
driver's
seat
and
fasten
the
seat
belt.
7.
Do
not
operate
or
ride
in
this
vehicle
if
the
clearance
between
the
top
of
your
helmet
and
the
roof
is
less
than
2
inches
(5
cm).
8.
Do
not
carry
a
passenger
until
you
have
at
least
four
hours
of
driving
experience
with
this
vehicle.
See
page
26.
9.
Set
the
parking
brake.
10.
Place
the
transmission
in
neutral.
11.
Start
the
engine.
12.
Apply
the
brakes
and
shift
into
gear.
13.
Release
the
parking
brake.
14.
Check
your
surroundings.
Make
sure
the
area
is
clear
of
people
and
obstacles.
15.
Keeping
both
hands
on
the
steering
wheel,
slowly
release
the
brakes
and
press
the
throttle
with
your
right
foot
to
begin
driving.
16.
Drive
slowly
at
first.
Practice
starting,
stopping,
turning,
using
the
throttle
and
brakes
and
driving
in
reverse.
Learn
how
the
vehicle
handles
when
making
both
left
and
right
turns
at
a
slow
speed.
17.
Increase
speed
only
after
mastering
all
manoeuvres
at
a
slow
speed.
18.
After
you
become
skilled
at
making
turns
and
begin
to
operate
at
faster
speeds,
follow
these
precautions:
a.
Avoid
sharp
turns.
Make
turns
gradually.
b.
Never
turn
while
applying
heavy
throttle.
c.
Never
turn
the
steering
wheel
abruptly.
d.
Operate
at
speeds
appropriate
for
your
skills,
the
conditions
and
the
terrain.
e.
Do
not
attempt
to
do
power
slides,
“donuts”,
jumps
or
other
driving
stunts.
