! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Gloves
Your hands are targets for flying objects
and branches. Along with providing skin
protection, gloves will shield your hands
from harsh weather. Wear gloves that are
weather resistant and have a gripping sur-
face to keep them from sliding off the
handlebar. Off-road style gloves with
knuckle pads are the best for comfort and
protection.
Boots/Ankle Protection
Wear a boot that covers the largest possi-
ble area of your leg (preferably up to
your knee) and can handle significant
impact. Choosing boots with low heels
and a good tread will help prevent your
feet from slipping off the footrests in wet
or rugged conditions or getting hurt if
they get hit by rocks, dirt, or branches.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to
completely surround your eyes to prevent
getting dirt or other items in your eyes.
Do not depend on sunglasses for proper
eye protection. Sunglasses are not recom-
mended; they don’t prevent objects from
flying in through the sides.
Long Pants and Long
Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from
branches, long grass, airborne objects, or
anything else that could scrape your skin.
The more thick and durable the material,
the better protection it’ll provide. Riding
pants with kneepads, a jersey, and shoul-
der pads provide the best protection.
The second step in Prevention is check-
ing the condition of your ATV. Chances
are good that you’ll be using your ATV in
some rough terrain, and there’s no way
you want your brakes to go out when rid-
ing downhill. You need to check the fol-
lowing parts on your ATV before every
ride.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cables
3. Lights and Electric
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis
6. Miscellaneous Items
1. Tires and Wheels
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult
the Specifications section of this Opera-
tor’s Manual for tire pressure guidelines.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor
handling, instability, and a loss of ATV
control.
While checking the tire pressure, inspect
the tread and sidewalls of the tires for
cracks, cuts, or other damage that could
indicate they need to be replaced.
2. Controls and Cables
With the engine running and brake
applied, check all transmission posi-
tions: low, high, neutral, and reverse.
A. Brakes
Squeeze the hand brake lever. If it feels
soft or “squishy,” it could be low on fluid
or have a leak — refer to the General
Maintenance section of this Operator’s
Manual for instructions. Don’t use the
ATV until the brakes are operating nor-
mally.
Test the brake lever lock and see if it
locks the hand brake lever into position;
then disengage it to release the brake. Be
sure the rear foot brake near the footrest
is working; your brakes could fail during
a ride if they’re not maintained.
Condition of the ATV
Check:
1. Tire pressure
2. Tire surface (tread and sidewalls)
Check:
1. Low
2. High
2. Neutral
3. Reverse
Check:
1. Hand brake lever
2. Rear foot brake
3. Brake lever lock
