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! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN
BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you
fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these
instructions:
• Parents: It is very important that your child or children understand and
follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual before
operating this ATV under adult supervision. Also, it is very important
that you take time to watch the Safety DVD (included in the Owner’s
Packet) with your child or children. It contains important operating and
safety instructions.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating proce-
dures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-
887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613-739-1535 (Canada) to find out about the train-
ing course nearest you.
• Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to operate this ATV.
• Never allow a child to operate a Y-12+ ATV without adult supervision and
never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if the child does not have
the abilities to operate it safely.
• Some operators, even at the age of 12, may not be able to operate an
ATV safely; parents should supervise such operator of the ATV at all
times. Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that
the operator has the ability to operate the ATV safely.
• Never carry a passenger.
• Never permit a guest to operate this ATV unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels and has completed a certified training
course.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots, and streets.
• Never operate this ATV on any public street, highway, or road (even a dirt
or gravel one).
• Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits prop-
erly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves,
boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed which is
proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experi-
ence.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
• Always inspect this ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance proce-
dures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests
of the ATV during operation.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar ter-
rain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the
ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if it
has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this
manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly. Never go over the top of any hill at high
speed. Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for brak-
ing on hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill
at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would cause the
ATV to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as
described in this manual. Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift
your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV
around on any hill until you have mastered the turning techniques
described in this manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a
steep hill if possible.
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