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Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
ACTIVE RIDING
Do not start the engine or operate your ATV with the
clutch shield removed. Severe injury could result.
3. To engage reverse gear from neutral, move the shift lever
forward, outward and back to the “R” position.
Always shift the transmission into LOW range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain, when towing or
pushing heavy loads, or when using a plow. Failure to
follow this caution may result in premature V-belt fail-
ure or other damage to the drive system.
Never shift the transmission while your ATV is in mo-
tion. Should your ATV be on a surface that is not level,
engage the parking brake (brake lever lock) before shift-
ing into another transmission range or into reverse.
1. After the ATV is stopped, shift into neutral
2. Stop the engine using the engine stop switch
3. Turn off the ignition switch
PARKING
Parking your ATV involves the same guidelines as braking, as
well as the following guidelines:
4. Always try to park your ATV on level ground. If you have to park
on a hill, shift the ATV’s transmission into low gear.
5. Engage the parking brake (brake lever lock)
HOW TO HANDLE THE ATV
(Active Riding Techniques)
Active riding involves moving your body as you maneuver your
ATV. You must learn to lean and shift your weight into your
turns to maintain control of your ATV. Your safety depends on
using safe riding techniques.
DISMOUNTING YOUR ATV
To park and dismount from your ATV:
1. Doublecheck that the parking brake (lever lock) is engaged
2. Swing your right leg over to the left side of the seat
3. Step to the ground on the left side of the ATV
Safe riding techniques include:
* Starting
* Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
* Wide Turns
* Sharp Turns
* Quick Turns
* K-Turns
* Riding Uphill
* Riding Downhill
* Sidehilling/Transversing
* Swerving
* Crossing Obstacles
