REDCAT KMX-50, Manual

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3. As you push the ATV, instruct your student to steer straight ahead and perform
operations such as stopping the vehicle and turning OFF the engine switch while
moving. Watch your student closely to make sure she/he is operating the controls
correctly and without looking at them.
4. As you approach the end of the practice area, tell your student to stop the vehicle.
You should drag the rear end of the ATV around so you can push it straight ahead in
the opposite direction.
5. Practice with the engine OFF until your student gets the “feel” of using the brakes
and can stop the vehicle and turn OFF the engine switch without hesitation and
without looking at the controls.
STEP 4: ADJUST THE SPEED LIMITER TO SLOW NOW.
Next start the ATV’s engine and have the student practice starting off, riding in a straight line
and stopping with the vehicle under power. Walk alongside the ATV and hold the engine
cutout switch cord or have the student ride back and forth between you and another
supervising adult. Make sure your student:
1. Opens the throttle gently when starting off.
2. Releases the throttle and applies the brakes in sequence when stopping.
3. Becomes aware of the distance it takes the vehicle to stop when the engine switch is
turned OFF while the vehicle is moving.
As you approach the end of the practice session, you should again tell the rider to stop the
vehicle and get off so you can turn it around for him/her. Practice this exercise until your
student can start off, accelerate, cruise and stop correctly and confidently.
STEP 5: TURNING:
After your student has learned to ride the ATV in a straight line and can stop it at will, you
should teach the student how to turn the vehicle. Explain the proper body movements for
turning and let the student PRACTICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE OFF as you push the
vehicle from behind.
When turning, watch to make sure your student:
1. Shifts his/her weight slightly forward and supports his/her weight on the outer
footrest.
2. Leans his/her upper body into the direction of the turn, pressing down with the
opposite leg.
When the rider is able to properly turn the ATV in both directions with the engine OFF,
she/he should practice turning with the vehicle under power. Again, make sure that the
throttle limiter is adjusted to provide a low maximum speed capability. Watch closely to
make sure the rider is using the proper technique. The rider should practice turning until s/he
can do so correctly and confidently.