Use and Care Manual

M550L EFI OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 17.0
12. RIDING
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WARNING
Backing your ATV can be dangerous!
You could hit an obstacle or person behind you; or the vehicle could tip over
rearward on a steep incline causing severe injury or death.
Backing up
1. Avoid backing up on steep inclines.
2. Always back slowly.
3. When in reverse, apply the brakes lightly for stopping.
4. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.
5. Never open the throttle suddenly while backing.
NOTE: This ATV is equipped with a reverse speed limiter. Do not operate at
wide open throttle. Only open the throttle enough to maintain a desired speed.
CAUTION
Opening the throttle more than required may cause excessive fuel to build in
the exhaust, resulting in engine popping and/or engine damage.
WARNING
Opening the throttle more than required may cause excessive fuel to build in
the exhaust, and ignited by the catalyst in the muffler, MAY RESULT IN THE
MUFFLERS OVERHEATING AND FIRE RISK.
Never ride with engine popping more than 1 minutes.