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OPERATION
Driving with a Passenger
1. Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined on pages
32-33.
2. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 28.
3. Do not carry a passenger until you have at least four hours of
driving experience with this vehicle.
4. Make sure the passenger is at least 12 years of age. All riders must
be able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the floor
and both hands on the steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger
hand hold.
5. Make sure the passenger has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance
between his helmet and the brush bars.
6. Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle.
7. Never allow a passenger to ride on the back of the vehicle. Allow a
passenger to ride only in the passenger seat.
8. Make sure the passenger is wearing helmet, eye protection, gloves,
long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle boots. See page 8.
9. Make sure the passenger secures the seat belt.
10. Tell your passenger to always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle
at all times.
11. Drive slowly. Vehicle handling may change with a passenger on
board. Always travel at a speed appropriate for your skills, your
passenger's skills, and operating conditions. Avoid unexpected or
aggressive maneuvers that could cause discomfort or injury to a
passenger.
12. Always follow all operating guidelines as outlined on safety labels
and in this manual.
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