! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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3. Lights and Electrical
Turn the hi-beam and lo-beam on and off
to make sure they work. At the same
time, check that the taillight and brake
light work. Also, check the indicator/
warning lights (reverse, neutral, and tem-
perature) on your handlebar when you
start the ATV. Don’t drive the ATV
unless all systems are working. Check
the ignition switch and emergency stop
switch.
4. Oil and Fuel
Start with a full tank of gas before every
ride, and while you’re at it, top off the oil.
Don’t forget to check for fluid leaks
around the ATV. Check the coolant tank
to ensure the engine coolant level is ade-
quate.
5. Chassis and Drive Train
Grass and leaves can gum-up your sus-
pension and shocks. Clear and clean the
suspension arms, shock absorbers/springs,
and fenders. Check smoothness by turning
the handlebar full-left and full-right. Ver-
ify there is no binding, restrictions, free-
play, or looseness in steering components.
Check and clean the drive chain and
sprockets of foreign material and debris.
Check drive chain adjustment.
6. Miscellaneous Items
Inspect your air filter. Look for debris or
damage that may indicate you need to
replace it. A clogged filter can stop an
engine. Check your battery terminals for
corrosion. Also, be sure to tighten any
loose parts, nuts, or bolts.
You need to prepare for the unexpected.
Emergencies and accidents are traumatic
enough, but they’re even worse when
you’re not prepared for them. At the min-
imum during every ATV ride, you should
have the following items on board:
• Tools
• Water
• Identification
• First Aid Kit
For rides that are longer in duration and
distance, the following additional items
are recommended:
• Cellular Phone
• Maps/GPS
• Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First
Aid Kit
Tools
Routine maintenance will generally elim-
inate the need for emergency repairs.
Riding on rough terrain could cause loos-
ening of nuts, bolts, and fasteners. Espe-
cially on long rides, carrying the right
tools can prevent an inconvenience from
becoming a crisis.
Check:
1. Hi-beam
2. Lo-beam
3. Taillight/brake light
4. Indicator/warning lights
5. Ignition switch
6. Emergency stop switch
Check:
1. Gas
2. Oil
3. Fluid leaks
Check:
1. Suspension arms
2. Shock absorbers/springs
3. Fenders
4. Steering
5. Drive chain
First Aid and Survival
Check
1. Air filter
2. Battery
3. Tighten parts, nuts, and bolts
Carry these items on your ATV:
1. Bulbs
2. Duct tape
3. Rope
4. Spark plugs
5. Spare parts
6. Tool Kit
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