Operator`s manual

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ATV Operation
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; don’t do it.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that your ATV
could stall while crossing; give
yourself enough time to get off the
road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don’t see you, and if they do,
they won’t be able to predict your
actions.
7. It’s illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Cold Weather Driving
 NOTE: Check that all control levers
move freely. Make sure that the foot-
rest and rear foot brake are free of ice
and snow
.
1. With the transmission in neutral,
move the ATV forward and back-
ward to check that the wheels roll
freely. If the ATV will not roll, the
tires may be frozen to the ground or
the brake pads may be frozen to the
discs.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground,
pour warm water around them to
melt the ice.
3. If the brakes are frozen, take the
ATV to a warmer area to thaw out
the brakes.
 NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several
times while riding slowly.
 NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry both brake systems before
parking the ATV.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-
covered or ice-covered area at slow
speeds before driving on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the ATV responds to
steering and braking on the type of
terrain to be encountered on the ride.
Stopping The ATV
To stop the ATV, first release the throttle
lever. Next, apply the brakes.
Stopping The Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition
switch key to the OFF position or set the
engine stop switch to the OFF position.
 NOTE: Leaving the ignition
switch key in the ON position could
result in a discharged battery.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very
important to wear the type and
amount of cold-weather clothing
according to the coldest anticipated
temperatures.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the
ATV forward and backward to make
certain that all wheels roll freely.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.