LH40DA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18.0
10. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
driving.
10. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the accelerator and
brakes on level surfaces.
11. Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of
driving experience with this vehicle. Never carry more than one
passenger in this vehicle. Never allow a passenger to ride in the cargo
box.
12. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal completely and
brake to a complete stop.
Tip: Always come to a complete stop before reversing direction.
13. Set the park brake.
14. Place the direction selector in neutral.
15. Turn the key off.
WARNING! A rolling vehicle can cause serious injury. Always set
the park brake and remove the key when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
WARNING
You must inspect you ATV each time before riding to ensure it is in
proper working order. If proper inspection is not done, severe injury or
death could result.
See“4.DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTION”
Making turns
Practice making turns at slow speeds
This ATV is equipped with a solid rear axle which drives both
rear wheels equally at all times. This means that the wheel on the
outside of the turn must travel a greater distance than the inside wheels
when turning and the inside tire must slip traction slightly. To turn, steer
in the direction of the turn leaning your upper body to the inside of the
turn while supporting your weight on the outer footrest. This technique
alters the balance of traction between the rear wheels allowing the turn
to be made smoothly. The same leaning technique should be used for