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WARNING!
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, which could cause loss of control.
After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case, remove the v-belt case drain bolt and front storage compartment drain
plug to drain any water that may have accumulated.
NOTICE!
Un-drained water can cause damage or improper operation.
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
WARNING!
Riding improperly over obstacles could cause loss of control or a collision. Before operating
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never attempt to ride over large obstacles, such as large
rocks or fallen trees. When you go over obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owner’s Manual.
Riding over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look out for obstacles, which could cause
damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or accident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly mounted
on the footboards at all times. Avoid jumping the ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may
result.
SLIDING AND SKIDDING
WARNING!
Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you to lose control of this ATV. You may also regain
traction unexpectedly, which may cause the ATV to overturn.
Learn to safety control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
ON extremely slippery surfaces such as ice, go slowly and be very cautions in order to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
Care should be used when riding on loose or slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide sideways, control can usually be regained by steering in
direction of the slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not recommended until you have
corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at controlled sliding can be developed. The terrain should
be chosen carefully before attempting such maneuvers since both stability and control are reduced.
Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, since all control may be lost.
