! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
5
ATV SAFETY ALERT
The Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission has concluded that ALL-TER-
RAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) may
present a risk of DEATH or SEVERE
INJURY in certain circumstances.
Accidents may occur for many reasons:
*** Over 2856 people, including many
children, have died in accidents
associated with ATV’s since 2003.
*** Many people have become severely
paralyzed or suffered severe inter-
nal injuries as a result of accidents
associated with ATV’s.
*** Every month thousands of people
are treated in hospital emergency
rooms for injuries received while
riding an ATV.
You should be aware that AN ATV IS
NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZ-
ARDOUS TO OPERATE. An ATV
handles differently from other vehicles,
including motorcycles and cars. A col-
lision or rollover can occur quickly,
even during routine maneuvers such as
turning and driving on hills and over
obstacles, if you fail to take proper pre-
cautions.
TO AVOID DEATH OR
SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY:
* Always read the Operator’s Manual
carefully and follow the operating
procedures described. Pay special
attention to the warnings contained
in the manual and on all labels.
* Never operate an ATV without
proper instruction. Take a training
course.
* Always follow these age recom-
mendations:
• A Y-12+ is intended for use by chil-
dren age 12 or older, and a T-14 is
intended for use by an operator age
14 or older.
• A child under 16 years old should
never operate an ATV without adult
supervision. Children need to be
observed carefully because not all
children have the strength, size,
skills, or judgment to operate an
ATV safely.
* Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
Carrying a passenger may upset the
balance of the ATV and may cause
it to go out of control.
* Always avoid paved surfaces.
ATV’s are not designed to be used
on paved surfaces and may seri-
ously affect handling and control.
* Never operate an ATV on a public
road, even a dirt or gravel one,
because you may not be able to
avoid colliding with other vehi-
cles. Also, operating an ATV on a
public road may be against the law.
* Never operate an ATV without an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, boots, gloves, long
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or
jacket.
* Never consume alcohol or drugs
before or while operating an ATV.
* Never operate an ATV at excessive
speeds. Go at a speed which is
proper for the terrain, visibility
conditions, and your experience.
* Never attempt to do wheelies,
jumps, or other stunts.
* Always be careful when operating
an ATV, especially when approach-
ing hills, turns, and obstacles and
when operating on unfamiliar or
rough terrain.
* Never lend the ATV to anyone who
has not taken a training course or
has not been driving an ATV for at
least a year.
