2010
Owner and Operator’s Manual
15
100 % ELECTRIC RANCH-HAND ATV
regain traction unexpectedly, which may
cause the ATV to overturn. Learn to safely
control skidding or sliding by practicing at
low speeds and on level, smooth terrain.
On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.
SKIDDING OR SLIDING
You may experience skidding or sliding when
you are not braking. You may be able to
overcome it by using the techniques listed
below.
If your front wheel skids, gain front wheel
traction by reducing the throttle opening and
leaning your body slightly forward.
If your rear wheel skids:
If space permits, steer in the direction of
the skid. Shift your body away from the skid
slightly. Avoid using the throttle or brakes
until you regain directional control of the
vehicle.
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never
attempt to ride over large obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees. When you go over
obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the owner’s manual.
If you come to an obstacle that you cannot
avoid, you may be able to cross over it by
using the following procedure.
1. If the obstacle is in front of you,
approach at walking speed.
2. Rise up slightly on the footrests.
3. Pull up on the handlebar and apply a
little throttle as the front wheels reach the
obstacle.
4. Lean forward and release the throttle
after the front wheels are over the
obstacle.
Remember that some obstacles are too
high for your ATV or for your abilities. If you
are not sure that you can safely cross over
an obstacle, back up and ride around the
obstacle.
Skidding or sliding improperly could results
in loss of control of this ATV. You may also
To ride down a hill with the ATV, follow the
instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you go down the hill.
2. Point the ATV straight down the hill.
3. Transfer your body to the rear by sliding
back on the seat.
4. Ride down the hill slowly with the
throttle released.
5. Apply the brake to control the speed.
6. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply
to one side. Go straight down the hill if
possible.
Improperly crossing hills or turning on
hills could cause loss of control or cause
ATV to overturn. Never attempt to turn
the ATV around on any hill until you have
mastered the turning technique as described
in the owner’s manual on level ground. Be
very careful when turning on any hill. Avoid
crossing the side of a steep hill.
Improperly operating over obstacles could
cause loss of control or a collision. Could
cause the ATV to overturn. Before operating
