Prevention Eye Protection Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround your eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Do not depend on sunglasses for proper eye protection. Sunglasses are not recom- mended; they don’t prevent objects from flying in through the sides. Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt The goal is to protect your body from air- borne objects or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick and durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide. A. Brakes Squeeze the hand brake lever.
If it feels soft or “squishy,” it could be low on fluid or have a leak — refer to the General Maintenance section of this Operator’s Manual for instructions. Don’t use the ATV until the brakes are operating nor- mally. Condition of the ATV The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV. Chances are good that you’ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain, and there’s no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill. You need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride. Test the brake lever lock and see if it locks the hand brake lever into position; then disengage it to release the brake.
Be sure that the foot brake is working; your brakes could fail during a ride if they’re not maintained. Check: 1. Hand brake lever 2. Foot brake pedal 3. Brake lever lock 1. Tires and Wheels 2. Controls and Cables 3. Lights and Electric B. Throttle The throttle should have a free, smooth range of motion. If it seems to “stick” at any point, refer to the General Mainte- nance section of this Operator’s Manual for instructions. Driving your ATV with a sticking throttle can turn your leisurely ride into an unwelcome accident. Don’t drive your ATV if the throttle sticks. 4. Oil and Fuel 6. Miscellaneous Items Tires and Wheels Correct tire pressure is crucial.
Consult the Specifications section of this Opera- tor’s Manual for tire pressure guidelines. Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor handling, instability, and a loss of ATV control. 5. Chassis and Suspension Check: 1. Free, smooth range of motion Lights and Electric Turn the hi-beam and lo-beam on and off to make sure they work. At the same time, check that the taillight, brakelight, turn signals, and hazard lights work. Also, check the status/warning indica- tors (reverse, neutral, hi-lo beam, turn, and hazard) on the handlebars when you start the ATV. Don’t drive the ATV unless all systems are working. Check the ignition switch. Check: 1. Tire pressure 2.
Tire surface (tread and sidewalls) While checking the tire pressure, inspect the tread and sidewalls of the tires for cracks, cuts, or other damage that could indicate they need to be replaced. ! WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a severe injury or death. 15 Controls and Cables With the engine running and brake applied, check all transmission posi- tions: forward, neutral, and reverse. DIVISION I - SAFETY Check: 1. Forward 2. Neutral 3. Reverse