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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES and Driver Responsibilities
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you
fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
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Read this Operator’s Guide and all on-product warning labels carefully and follow the operating
procedures described.
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Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Beginners should receive
training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer to find out about the training
courses nearest you.
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Always follow this age recommendation: A child under 16 years old should never operate this ATV.
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Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and
streets.
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Never operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway.(Except for EEC area)
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Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly.
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You should wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket,
and long pants.
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Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV
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Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility,
and operating conditions, and your experience.
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Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
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Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described further in this
Operator’s Guide.
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during
operation.
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Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
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Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
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Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cautious on these
kinds of terrain.
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Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this Operator’s Guide. Practice
turning at low speed before attempting to turn at faster speed. Do not turn at excessive speed.
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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills.
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Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in this Operator’s Guide.
Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
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Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described further in
this Operator’s Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight
