“
Active Riding
”
is the second part of
“
P.A.S.S.
”
It involves an understanding of
h o w y o u r b o d y w e i g h t , b a l a n c e ,
gravity, and physical forces affect the
handling of the ATV. For example,
when you drive a car quickly into a
sharp turn, your body is pulled to the
out side of the vehi cle by cent rifugal
force. Although a car is relatively sta-
ble, enough centrifugal force can cause
an ATV to overturn . Constantly shift-
ing your weight is one major difference
between driving a car and riding an
AT V. K n o w i n g h o w t o s h i f t y o u r
weight is necessary to avoid rolling or
your basic maneuvers:
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Mounting the ATV
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Starting the Engine
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Starting a Cold Engine
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Braking/Stopping
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Shifting
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Parking
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Dismounting the ATV
Active Riding
1.
Climb up onto the ATV and sit down.
2.
Engage the brake lever lock.
3.
Shift into neutral.
4.
Turn on the ignition.
5.
Move the emergency stop switch to
RUN.
6.
Press the starter button.
7.
Let the engine warm up.
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WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
Overview
flipping the ATV.
Active riding and basic maneuvers are
the foundation of your ATV ride. With-
out basic skills, it's impossible to move
to this level
─
active riding. These are
Basic Operating
Maneuvers
Mounting the ATV
To get seated:
the footrests.
5.Always keep your feet planted on
tion.
4.Get seated in a comfortable posi-
your left foot on the footrest.
1.From the left side, grab the left-side
handlebar, apply the brake, and put
2.Grab the right-side handlebar.
right-side footrest.
3.Swing your leg over the seat and
set your right foot down on the
Starting the Engine
Always start with the ATV on a flat,
level surface. Carbon monoxide poi-
soning can kill you, so keep your ATV
outside while it's running. Follow these
steps to start it up: