ATV Operation ! WARNING 3. If you have to park on a hill, shift the ATV into low gear; otherwise, try to park only on level surfaces. Do not start the engine or operate this ATV with the clutch shield removed. Serious injury could result. 4. Engage the parking brake. Dismounting the ATV After you’ve followed the procedure for parking, it’s time to dismount: Braking/Stopping Always allow plenty of room and time to stop safely. Sometimes quick stops are inevitable, so always be prepared. Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop- ping quickly, do this: 1. Double check that the parking brake is engaged. 2. Swing your right leg over to the left side of the seat. 3.
Step to the ground on the left side of the ATV. 1. Depress the foot pedal to apply both the front and rear brakes. How to Handle the ATV (Active Riding Techniques) 2. If your wheels lock, release them for a second; then apply them again. 3. Never “ride” the brake. Even main- taining minimal pressure on the brake lever will cause the brake pads to drag on the disc and may overheat the brake fluid. Active riding involves moving your body. You must learn to lean and shift your weight into your turns to maintain control.Your safety depends on using safe riding techniques.
Statistics show that inexperienced riders who don’t use safe riding techniques are 13 times more likely to have an ATV accident than riders who have over 1 month of experience. Safe riding techniques include: Excessive repetitive use of the hydraulic brake for high speed stops will cause overheating of the brake fluid and premature brake pad wear which will result in an unexpected loss of brakes. ! WARNING Riding Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance Wide Turns Sharp Turns Quick Turns K-Turns Riding Uphill Riding Downhill Sidehilling/Traversing Swerving Riding Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is ready to go. Use only Arctic Cat approved brake fluid.
Never substitute or mix differ- ent types or grades of brake fluid. Brake loss can result. Check brake fluid level and pad wear before each use. Brake loss can result in serious injury or death. ! WARNING Parking Parking involves following the previous rules for braking; then: 1. After the ATV stops, shift into neutral. 2. Stop the engine using the ignition switch. ATV-0012 28 28 28 28