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! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
4. Oil and Fuel
Start with a full tank of gas and check engine
oil before every ride. Don’t forget to check
for fluid leaks around the ATV.
5. Chassis
Grass and leaves can gum-up your suspen-
sion and shocks. Clear and clean the suspen-
sion arms, shock springs, and fenders. Check
smoothness by turning the handlebar full-left
and full-right. Check that there is no binding,
restrictions, free-play, or looseness in steer-
ing components. Check and clear the drive
chain and sprockets of foreign materials 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 minimum during every ATV ride, you should have the fol-
lowing items on board:
•Tools
•Water
• Identification
• First Aid Kit
For rides that are longer in duration and distance, the following addi-
tional items are recommended:
• Cellular Phone
• Maps/GPS
• Emergency Kit with Flashlight and First Aid Kit
Tools
Routine maintenance will generally elimi-
nate the need for emergency repairs. Riding
on rough terrain could cause loosening of
nuts, bolts, and fasteners. Especially on
long rides, carrying the right tools can pre-
vent an inconvenience from becoming a
crisis.
Water
Water is so important that you need to carry
it regardless of the duration of your ride. Heat exhaustion and heat
stroke can creep up suddenly and can take you out of commission. If you
become dehydrated, you could find yourself physically unable to safely
operate your ATV.
Identification
If something does happen to you, the emergency personnel will want to
know who you are and whom to contact. It’s possible you may be in no
condition to give them that information. Put your I.D. in your pocket
before you ride. Without it, you’re anonymous.
Cellular Phone
It may be necessary to make an urgent phone call.
Maps/GPS (Global Positioning System)
Maps may be unnecessary when you’re familiar with the area. But when
you’re riding on unfamiliar trails, it’s good to know where you are,
what’s coming up, and how to get back.
First Aid and Survival
Check:
1. Suspension arms
2. Shock springs
3. Fenders
4. Steering
5. Drive Chain
Check:
1. Gas
2. Oil
3. Fluid leaks
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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