Section 5
Continued
Operating Your ROKON
The ROKON can be used to cross slow moving shallow
water of up to a maximum of 24 inches in depth. Before
entering the water, choose your path carefully. Enter where
there is no sharp drop off, and avoid rocks or other obstacles
which may be slippery or upset the ROKON. Drive slowly
and carefully. Never change your
course in the middle of a stream or
you will fi nd that slippery rocks and
currents might throw you out of balance.
If the water is over 24” in depth, always fl oat your machine
across (hollow wheels only). Keep the air intake out of the
water to avoid fl ooding the engine compartment.
Riding over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look out for obstacles which
could cause damage to the ROKON or lead to an
upset or an accident. Avoid jumping the ROKON,
as loss of control and damage may result.
The real secret to riding perfection is throttle control.
Remember that gradual acceleration will take you
anywhere you desire with the proper gear selection.
Your throttle is designed to retract upon release of
the hand as a safety measure for the rider. Always
grasp your throttle with ease, and never with full force.
The ROKON is designed with individual disc brakes on the front and rear gear boxes.
The right hand front brake will stop both wheels through the gear train. When braking
with the front brake, the machine should be in a “straight away” position. Hard braking,
with a turned front wheel, can cause loss of steering which can result in loss of control.
The left hand rear brake should be used more often for going down steep slopes.
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