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! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Prevention
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround your eyes to
prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Sunglasses are not recom-
mended; they don’t prevent objects from flying in through the sides.
Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne
objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick and
durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide.
Gloves
Your hands are targets for flying objects and branches. Along with pro-
viding skin protection, gloves will shield your hands from harsh
weather. Wear gloves that are weather resistant and have a gripping sur-
face to keep them from sliding off the handlebar.
Boots/Ankle Protection
Wear a boot that covers the largest possible area of your leg (preferably
up to your knee) and can handle significant impact. Choosing boots with
low heels and a good tread will help prevent your feet from slipping off
the footrests in wet or rugged conditions or getting hurt if they get hit by
rocks, dirt, or branches.
The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV.
Chances are good that you’ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain, and
there’s no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill. You
need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cable
3. Lights and Electrical System
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis
6. Miscellaneous Items
One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by using the
acronym “T-CLOC.” It stands for:
1. Tires and Wheels
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult the
General Maintenance section of this Opera-
tor’s Manual for tire pressure guidelines.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor han-
dling, instability, and a loss of ATV control.
While checking the tire pressure, inspect the
tread and sidewalls of the tires for cracks, cuts, or other damage that
could indicate they need to be replaced.
2. Controls and Cable
A. Brakes
Squeeze your hand brake levers. If they feel
soft or “squishy,” the brakes may need
adjustment. Check the maintenance section
of this Operator’s Manual for instructions.
Don’t use the ATV until the brakes are oper-
ating normally.
Test the brake lever lock and see if it locks the hand brake lever into
position; then disengage it to release the brakes. Ensure that the hand
brakes are working properly; your brakes could fail during a ride if
they’re not maintained.
Condition of the ATV
TC L OC
TIRES AND
WHEELS
CONTROLS
AND CABLE
LIGHTS AND ELEC-
TIRCAL SYSTEM
OIL AND
FUEL
CHASSIS
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