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ATV Operation
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop safely. Sometimes quick stops are
inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Depress the foot pedal to apply both
the front and rear brakes.
2. If your wheels lock, release them for
a second; then apply them again.
3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake pads
to drag on the disc and may overheat
the brake fluid.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neutral.
2. Stop the engine using the ignition
switch.
3. If you have to park on a hill, shift the
ATV into low gear; otherwise, try to
park only on level surfaces.
4. Engage the parking brake.
Dismounting the ATV
After you’ve followed the procedure for
parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. Double check that the parking brake
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 show
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
• Quick Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
Riding
Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
ATV-0012
! WARNING
Do not start the engine or operate
this ATV with the clutch shield
removed. Serious injury could
result.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! 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 serious
injury or death.
How to Handle the ATV
(Active Riding Techniques)
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