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ATV Operation
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.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking; then:
1. After the ATV stops, shift into neu-
tral.
2. Stop the engine using the engine
stop switch.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. If you have to park on a hill, shift the
ATV into low gear; otherwise, try to
park only on level surfaces.
5. Engage the brake lever lock.
Dismounting the TRV
After you’ve followed the procedure for
parking, it’s time to dismount:
1. The operator should double check
that the brake lever lock is engaged.
2. The passenger should grasp the left
shoulder of the operator with the
right hand and with the left hand
grasp the left-side handhold; then
swing the right leg over the seat and
step to the ground on the left side of
the ATV.
3. The operator should swing the right
leg over to the left side of the seat.
4. The operator should step to the
ground on the left side of the ATV.
Active riding involves moving your
body. You and your passenger must learn
to lean and shift body weight into turns to
maintain control.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
• Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
• Quick Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine’s warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
ATV-0012
1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Hold the brake lever, and release the
brake lever lock.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Release the brake slowly and apply
the throttle.
! WARNING
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
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 severe
injury or even death.
Handling the TRV
(Active Riding
Techniques)
