Joyner JNSZ800MV, Owner'S Manual

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3.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Off highway recreational vehicle will provide you with many years of service and
pleasure. Providing you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the
challenges you can meet while driving.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you drive. You‟ll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider
most important.
Follow the Age Recommendation
It is strongly recommended that no one under the age of 16 be permitted to drive this Off
highway recreational vehicle without adult supervision.
Always Wear a Helmet
It‟s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries.
Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet. We also recommend that you wear eye
protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear.
Drive Off-Road Only
Your Off highway recreational vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only.
The tires are not made for pavement, and the Off highway recreational vehicle does not
have some features required for use on public roads.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have derived other Off highway recreational vehicle, take time to become
familiar with how this Off highway recreational vehicle works and handles. Practice in a safe
area until you build your skills and get accustomed to this Off highway recreational vehicle
‟s
size and weight.
Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained drives, we urge all drivers
to take a training course approved by the Off highway recreational vehicle Safety Institute.
Check with your dealer for more information on training courses.
Be Alert for Off-Road Hazards
The terrain can present a variety of challenges when you drive off-road. Continually
“read” the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts, and other hazards. Always
keep your speed low enough to allow time to see and react to hazards.
Drive within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of Off highway recreational vehicle accidents.
Never drive beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember
that alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make
good judgments and driver safely.
Don’t Drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don‟t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don‟t
drink and drive,
and don‟t let your friends drink and drive either.
Never run your Off highway recreational vehicle indoors.
The exhaust from the engine contains a tasteless, odorless and poisonous gas called
carbon monoxide.