5. Once you’ve cleared the water, briefly apply the brakes to make sure they work. Cold Weather Driving NOTE: Check that all control levers move freely. Make sure that the footrest, shift lever, and brake pedal are free of ice and snow. 3. If the brakes are frozen, take the ATV to a warmer area to thaw out the brakes. ! WARNING Do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm water on the brake pads and housings. ! WARNING For your personal safety, it is very important to wear the type and amount of cold-weather clothing according to the coldest anticipated temperatures. NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry them by applying them several times while riding slowly. NOTE:
After riding through water, mud, snow, or slush, it is important to dry both brake systems before parking the ATV. 1. With the transmission in neutral, move the ATV forward and back- ward to check that the wheels roll freely. If the ATV will not roll, the tires may be frozen to the ground or the brake pads may be frozen to the discs. 2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around them to melt the ice. CAUTION To stop the ATV, first release the throttle lever. Next, apply the brake. Stopping The Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Before riding, manually move the ATV forward and backward to make certain that all wheels roll freely. 33 !
WARNING Go slowly and be extra careful when riding on snow-covered or ice-cov- ered terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE 4. Practice driving in an open snow- covered or ice-covered area at slow speeds before driving on snow-cov- ered or ice-covered roads. 5. Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on the type of terrain to be encountered on the ride. Stopping The ATV