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Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neu-
tral.
2. Stop the engine using the emergency
stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift the
ATV into low gear; otherwise, try to
park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure for
parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. Double check that the brake lever
lock is engaged.
2. Swing your right leg over to the left
side of the seat.
3. Step to the ground on the left side of
the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your body.
You must learn to lean and shift your
weight into your turns to maintain control.
Your safety depends on using safe riding
techniques. Statistics from the U.S. Con-
sumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) say that inexperienced riders
who don’t use safe riding techniques are
13 times more likely to have an
ATV accident
than riders who have
over 1 month of experience.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
•Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
•K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
•Swerving
•Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine is warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
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1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Compress the brake lever releasing
the brake lever lock.
3. Move the shift lever from N and
select a desired gear; then slowly
compress the throttle lever while
releasing the hand brake.
Leaning, Weight Shift,
and Balance
When you turn, the trick is to move for-
ward and slide over to the side of the seat
that’s on the inside of the turn. Support
your body weight on the outside footrest.
At the same time, lean your body to the
inside of the turn. Pay attention to the
handling—if you feel the tires coming off
the ground, reduce speed, shift more of
your body weight to the side that’s lift-
ing, and make the turn wider if possible.
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! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid. Never substitute or mix differ-
ent types or grades of brake fluid.
Brake loss can result. Check brake
fluid level and pad wear before each
use. Brake loss can result in severe
injury or even death.
Handling the ATV
(Active Riding
Techniques)
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