Thumpstar ATV 125CC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation - ATV 125
STARTING OFF
After the engine has warmed up, disengage the parking brake. To release
the parking brake. Simply squeeze the brake lever until the lock knob dis-
engages.
Before releasing the parking brake, make sure:
1. The choke lever has been returned to the fully OFF position.
2. The choke lever is fully closed.
3. The rider is completely ready to ride.
If you do not check these precautions, the vehicle can move forward unex-
pectedly when the parking brake is released. This may result in an accident
and injury.
While operating the ATV, the rider should keep both feet on the footrest
all all times, or injuries resulting from accidents such as the rear wheels
running over the rider’s feet could occur. There is no need for the rider to
move his/her feet from the footrests during operation or maneuvering of
the vehicle. Moving the rider’s feet from the footrests reduces the rider’s
ability to control the vehicle, and could lead to an accident.
Keep both hands on the handgrips at all times when riding removing your
hands from the handgrips reduces your ability to control the vehicle, and
could result in an accident.
Always open the throttle gradually to prevent front wheel lifting failure to
observe this.