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An ATV is NOT a Toy and Can Be Hazardous To Operate
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Your safety is very important to ARGO. That is why we urge you to read this
message before you operate this ATV. O-road riding can be fun. However, an ATV
is not a toy and it can be hazardous to operate. As with any activity involving speed
and skill such as bicycling or skateboarding, poor judgment can result in injuries
and we don’t want that to happen! You can help prevent accidents by making good
decisions about if, when, and how you ride this ATV.
Evaluate Riding Readiness
The rst decision you’ll need to make is whether you’re ready to ride. Riding
readiness varies widely from one person to another, and while the minimum age for
this ATV is 16 years of age, there are other factors that you should consider.
Physical size and ability are important considerations. To help determine whether a
rider is big enough for this ATV, stand up on the footboards and grasp the hand grips.
While holding this position, ensure you have at least three inches (8cm) of clearance
between the ATV seat and the rider’s “seat of the pants”. At least three inches (8cm)
of clearance is needed so you can stand up for balance and comfort, and to shift
your body forward, backward and from side to side.
Also make sure you can comfortably reach and
operate all the controls. For example, can you turn
the handlebars all the way to the right and left?
Can you operate the throttle and brake levers
while holding onto the hand grips?
If not, you are not physically ready to ride
this ATV.
Before you operate an ATV, decide whether you
are physically, mentally and emotionally ready
to ride.
Patience And Practice
Even if you take a certied training course, it’s up to you to ensure your safety.
Remember, learning to ride a ATV is a gradual step-by-step process. It takes time,
patience and practice.
To help you regulate your rate of learning, your ATV was delivered with an
adjustable throttle limiter. The limiter may be adjusted to reduce the maximum
speed of the ATV. For adjustment and removal instructions, see page 34.
Personal Choices
A safe, enjoyable ATV ride is dependent on many personal choices. An ATV, like
all motorized vehicles, can be dangerous to operate if you choose to ignore safety
precautions, take unnecessary chances, or ride beyond your ability or your ATVs
capability. Don’t allow the thrill of freedom or adventure to aect your ability to make
good, safe choices.
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