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DRIVING YOUR QUAD. Practical advice.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR QUAD
This QUAD is designed for experienced drivers, for recreational use.
Although you may be an expert driving other all-terrain vehicles or
motorcycles, driving the QUAD requires special skills which can only
be acquired with practice.
We recommend you start by getting to know your quad bike on flat
ground with no obstacles and no other drivers around. Do not attempt
difficult manoeuvres until you are totally familiar with the QUAD.
A quad bike is not a vehicle for jumping over obstacles, refrain from
doing so, otherwise you could cause serious damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not start driving the QUAD before reading this manual carefully.
Ensure that you understand the working of the controls and pay
special attention to the section “Information concerning your safety”.
DRIVE CAREFULLY AND USE COMMON SENSE
As we have already mentioned, driving your QUAD requires special
skills which can only be acquired through continual practice over a
certain length of time.
Take as much time as necessary to learn the basic techniques
before attempting more difficult manoeuvres.
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WARNING
Never carry passengers. Carrying a passenger could lead to an
accident, resulting in injury to the driver and/or passenger. The quad
bike has an emergency stopping system should the rider fall off the
bike, but it is not prepared for the fall of a second passenger.
THE WILD QUAD IS NOT APPROVED TO CARRY PASSENGERS.
ONLY THE DRIVER IS PERMITTED TO RIDE THE QUAD.
Equipment
- Always wear an approved helmet of your size.
- In addition, you should wear: goggles, gloves, boots, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket and long trousers.
WARNING
It is important to wear all the equipment we have described, otherwise
the risk of serious injury or even loss of life is increased.
Checks prior to driving
For the necessary safety and correct care of the QUAD, always carry
out the checks before driving. These are explained in detail in the
section
“Checks to make before starting the machine”.
While driving
Always use the foot rests and protectors, they will protect you from
serious injury to the lower limbs. Always kee feet on the foot rests
while driving and both hands on the handlebar.