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ATV Operation
7. Apply a little throttle when the front
tires make contact with the obstacle.
8. Lean forward and release the throttle
when the front tires clear the obstacle.
9. Keep your body loose to absorb any
shock.
10. If the ATV starts tipping, shift your
body weight to keep it in balance.
To clear a single-track (only one tire con-
tacts) obstacle, follow the same rules
except:
1. Use the ATV’s momentum to clear
the obstacle.
2. Don’t pull up on the handlebar.
3. Don’t apply the throttle.
Driving an ATV and a car have some
similarities; however, there are a few sit-
uations that require special attention:
• Reversing
• Skidding or Sliding
• Parking on a Hill
• Stalling on a Hill
• Crossing Water
• Crossing Roads
• Cold Weather Driving
• Stopping the ATV
• Stopping the Engine
Reversing
It’s tough to see things behind you.
1. Go slowly. It’s hard to see behind
you.
2. Keep your handlebar straight.
3. Backing down hills is a bad idea; do a
U-turn or K-turn instead to turn
around.
Skidding or Sliding
If you lose control after hitting sand, ice,
mud, or water:
1. Turn your handlebar into the direction
of the slide.
2. Keep your hand off the brakes until
you’re out of the skid.
3. Shift your weight forward.
Sometimes your ATV may not respond
and goes straight ahead instead of letting
you turn. Here’s how to handle it:
1. Slow down.
2. Move forward on the seat.
3. Lean to inside of turn and have your
passenger lean to the inside of the turn.
4. Turn handlebar.
Parking on a Hill
This shouldn’t be necessary, but if it is:
1. Keep it in gear.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Find something to block the rear tires.
Stalling on a Hill
If you use the right method for riding
uphill, this shouldn’t happen. But if you
have a problem, do this:
1. If the ATV hasn’t started rolling
backwards yet, follow the procedure
for the K-Turn,
OR
2. If the ATV is already rolling back-
ward, both the operator and the pas-
senger should lean as far forward as
possible and the operator can be
standing up on the footrests.
3. Nice and easy, apply the hand brake
lever.
4. When you come to a stop, follow the
procedure for the K-turn.
Crossing Water
This ATV can only handle water up to its
footrests. Any more than that and you
risk engine damage and/or personal
injury. Stay away from fast moving riv-
ers. Tires can be buoyant, so if the water
is too deep, you might find the ATV sud-
denly afloat.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can’t see the bottom. You’re also
checking for boulders, logs, or any
other hidden obstacles.
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