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SAFETY GEAR
A DOT approved motorcycle helmet is the most important part of you safety gear. A
DOT approved motorcycle helmet can help prevent a serious head injury. Choose a
helmet that fits snugly. Motorcycle dealers can help in selecting a good quality helmet
which fits properly.
You should wear eye protection when you ride. If a rock or a branch hits your eyes,
you could be severely injured. Wear goggles or a face shield.
Wear proper clothing when you ride. The proper clothes can protect you from injury.
Wear a good pair of gloves, strong boots that are over the ankle, long pants, and a long
sleeve shirt.
WARNING
Operating this ATV without wearing an approved DOT motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and protective clothing could be hazardous.
Operating without an approved DOT motorcycle helmet or eye protection
increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in an accident.
Operating without protective clothing also increases your chances of severe
injury in an accident.
Always wear an approved DOT motorcycle helmet which fits properly. Always
wear eye protection (goggles or face shield). You should also wear gloves, boots,
long sleeve shirt or jacket, and long pants.
WARNING
Checking maintenance items when the engine is running could be hazardous.
You could be severely injured if your hands or clothing get caught in moving
ATV parts.
Shut the engine off when performing maintenance checks, except checking the
engine stop switch and throttle.