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RIDING THROUGH WATER
You can ride the ATV through shallow
water. Make sure it is not more than
30 cm deep and is not moving fast.
Choose a good place to cross before
you ride through any water. Look for a
spot where the banks are gently
sloped on both sides and the bottom
of the stream is hard. If you are unfa-
miliar with the area, park the ATV and
inspect the stream first to find a suit-
able spot for crossing. When cross-
ing, operate the ATV at a slow, steady
speed. Be careful not to damage
banks when crossing.
WARNING
Operating this ATV through deep
or fast flowing water can be haz-
ardous.
The ATV tires may float, causing
loss of traction and loss of con-
trol. This could lead to an acci-
dent.
• Never operate this ATV in fast
flowing water or in water deeper
than described in this section.
• Remember that wet brakes may
have reduced stopping ability.
Test your brakes after leaving
the water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction
dry out the linings.
CAUTION
Operating the ATV in water, sand,
or mud causes rapid brake wear.
Excessive brake wear can cause
the brakes to be less effective.
After repeated operation of the
ATV in these condition, bring it to
your Suzuki dealer to have the
brakes inspected and cleaned.
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