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WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death.
Prevention
Remember, your helmet won’t do you any good if the chin strap
isn’t fastened.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround
your eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Sun-
glasses are not recommended; they don’t prevent objects from fly-
ing in through the sides.
Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne
objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick
and durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide.
Gloves
Your hands are targets for flying objects and branches. Along with
providing skin protection, gloves will shield your hands from
harsh weather. Wear gloves that are weather resistant and have a
gripping surface to keep them from sliding off the handlebar.
Boots/Ankle Protection
Wear a boot that covers the largest possible area of your leg (pref-
erably up to your knee) and can handle significant impact. Choos-
ing boots with low heels and a good tread will help prevent your
feet from slipping off the footrests in wet or rugged conditions or
getting hurt if they get hit by rocks, dirt, or branches.
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.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cable
3. Lights and Electrical System
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis
6. Miscellaneous Items
One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by
using the acronym “T-CLOC.” It stands for:
1. TIRES AND WHEELS
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult the General Maintenance
section of this Operator’s Manual for tire pressure guidelines.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor handling, instability, and a
loss of ATV control.
Condition of the ATV
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IGHTS AND
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HASSIS
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