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Prevention
3. Lights and Electrical
Verify the brakelights, taillights, headlights,
and parking lights work. Don’t drive the
ATV unless all systems are working. Check
the ignition switch and engine stop switch.
4. O
il and Fuel
Start with a full tank of gas and check
engine oil before every ride. Don’t forget to
check for fluid leaks around the ATV.
5. C
hassis and Drive Train
Grass and leaves can gum-up your suspen-
sion and shocks. Clear and clean the suspen-
sion arms, shock springs, and fenders.
Check smoothness by turning the handlebar
full-left and full-right. Check that there is no
binding, restrictions, free-play, or looseness
in steering components.
Check and clean the drive chain and sprockets
of foreign material and debris. Check drive chain adjustment.
6. Miscellaneous Items
Inspect your air filter. Look for debris or
damage that may indicate you need to
replace it. A clogged filter can stop an
engine. Check your battery terminals for
corrosion. Also, be sure to tighten any loose
parts, nuts, or bolts.
You need to prepare for the unexpected. Emergencies and accidents
are traumatic enough, but they’re even worse when you’re not pre-
pared for them. At the minimum during every ATV ride, you should
have the following items on board:
•Tools
•Water
• Identification
• First Aid Kit
For rides that are longer in duration and distance, the following addi-
tional items are recommended:
• Cellular Phone
• Maps/GPS
• Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid Kit
Tools
Routine maintenance will generally elimi-
nate the need for emergency repairs. Rid-
ing on rough terrain could cause
loosening of nuts, bolts, and fasteners.
Especially on long rides, carrying the
right tools can prevent an inconvenience
from becoming a crisis.
Water
Water is so important that you need to carry it regardless of the dura-
tion of your ride. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can creep up sud-
denly and can take you out of commission. If you become
dehydrated, you could find yourself physically unable to safely oper-
ate your ATV.
Check:
1. Brakelights
2. Taillights
3. Headlights
4. Parking Lights
5. Ignition switch
6. Engine stop switch
Check:
1. Gas
2. Oil
3. Fluid leaks
Check:
1. Suspension arms
2. Shock springs
3. Fenders
4. Steering
5. Drive Chain
Check:
1. Air filter
2. Battery
3. Tighten parts, nuts,
and bolts
First Aid and Survival
Carry these items on
your ATV:
1. Bulbs
2. Duct tape
3. Rope
4. Spark plugs
5. Spare parts
6. Tool Kit
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