! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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People do all kinds of things that you can’t
predict or control.
Riding Companions
Leave a lot of space between you and other
riders, especially in dusty and dirty condi-
tions, because it’ll be difficult to see the rid-
ers in front of you stopping.
Do not carry a passenger on any ATV
designed for single-rider use. These ATV’s
do not have appropriate equipment (hand-
holds, footrests, etc) to accommodate riders.
Additionally, the added weight and weight
shift can make the vehicle difficult to control.
Other Vehicles
Depending on where you’re riding, you
might encounter other ATV’s, bikes, or motor
vehicles on public lands. Respect the pres-
ence of cars if you’re crossing roads or riding
in public areas and make yourself be seen. If
you can’t see other vehicles coming, that
means you’re invisible, too.
Hikers
With the renewed interest in hiking, camping,
and other outdoor activities, people can show
up in remote areas where you would never
expect them. For their sake, keep your eyes
open.
Animals and Nature
Respect the outdoors that you love. Don’t use
your ATV to chase animals or birds. Drive
around young trees rather than over them.
Keep clear of streams and ditches with stand-
ing water.
Tread Lightly
and leave it as you found it.
The last thing you expected was that your
ATV would break down in the middle of the
field... it’s usually so reliable that sometimes
you forget the ATV has its limits.
ATV Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The
General Maintenance section of this
Operator’s Manual tells you about taking
care of your ATV. If, at any time, abnor-
mal noises, vibrations, or improper func-
tioning of any component of this ATV is
detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE
ATV. Take the vehicle to an authorized
dealer for inspection and adjustment or
repair.
Cargo Limitations
One reason why passengers are prohibited on
ATV’s is because their presence throws off
the weight and balance of the ATV. Cargo can
do the same if it weighs too much. Limit the
ATV to the load capacity ratings identified in
the following chart for the particular model
being operated. So if you’re weighing in at
over 215 lb (97 kg) when you ride, leave
some of that extra cargo at home. The com-
bined weight limit, including you, your rack
cargo, and your trailer, is a specified amount,
so consult the ATV Load Capacity Ratings
chart and monitor it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw you
off balance if it’s not distributed evenly, side-
to-side and front-to-rear. If you have 160 lb
(73 kg) on the rear rack only and you’re
heading up an incline, shifting your own
weight forward isn’t going to do enough to
compensate for that cargo sitting over the
back tires.
Cargo has such a huge affect on ATV han-
dling that you need to pay a lot of attention to
your speed. Even on really level areas, you
should keep it under 10 mph (16 kph) if
you’ve got a trailer attached. Avoid uneven
terrain. Also, consider that your braking dis-
tance is going to increase with the more
weight you carry.
Those Around You
Equipment
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