Suzuki LT-Z400, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING YOUR ATV
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE RIDING
Before you ride, you should read all of
the following information carefully. If
you are properly prepared, you will
have a safer and more enjoyable ride.
Before you begin riding, you should
find a good place to practice the skills
you need to ride safely. Find a flat,
open area with enough space to prac-
tice new skills.
Make sure that it is legal to ride in the
area you have selected. Review local
laws to make sure you are not tres-
passing. Check with your ATV dealer
or call your local park ranger or police
department if you do not know where
you can ride.
Protect your riding areas. When you
ride, remember to keep the terrain in
good condition. Don’t destroy plant
life. Don’t litter and don’t bother wild-
life. With your help, your riding areas
can remain open for you to use in the
future.
After you have found a good place to
practice, review the controls on your
ATV before riding. Learn to find these
controls without looking for them. You
will not have time to look for them
when you are riding.

WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in injury or death.

WARNING
Operation of this ATV by children
under age 16 can be hazardous.
Use by children under age 16 can
lead to their severe injury or
death. Children under age 16 may
not have the size, strength, skills,
or judgment needed to operate
this ATV safely.
Do not allow any child under age
16 to ride this ATV.

WARNING
Operating this ATV after consum-
ing alcohol or drugs can be haz-
ardous.
Alcohol and drugs could seriously
affect your judgment and cause
you to react more slowly. They can
also affect your balance and per-
ception. Operating this ATV after
consuming alcohol or drugs can
result in an accident.
Never consume alcohol or drugs
before or while riding this ATV.