Applying the brake hard on slippery
surfaces could be hazardous.
Applying the brake too hard on a slippery
surface can cause the Track to lock up
and the DTV to slide out of control. The
DTV could turn over or slide into an object.
This could result in severe injury or death.
Gently apply the brakes when on a
slippery surface.
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WARNING
In certain situations you may experience
skidding or sliding even though the brakes
are not applied. Follow the riding
techniques listed below to regain control.
Tracks begin to slide or skid:
To regain traction, let off the throttle until
control of the DTV is achieved
Skidding or Sliding
Skidding or sliding of the DTV could be
hazardous.
Skidding or sliding could result in the
DTV sliding into an object or overturning
suddenly by regaining traction resulting in
severe injury or death.
Practice controlling skidding or sliding by
following the instructions in this manual.
Practice on a flat level dirt surface
Some surfaces are extremely slippery
such as Ice and snow. On these types of
surfaces, go slow, and use caution.
!
WARNING
RIDING THE DTV
Riding through water can be hazardous,
and can cause damage to the DTV
engine if it is fast moving and/or too
deep. Make sure the water your are
riding through is shallow and is not more
than 10cm (4in) deep. Make sure you
are traveling slow as to not allow water to
enter the Air Box Scoop. Before crossing
any water look at the terrain entering and
exiting the water, the terrain should have
a gradual slope with no obstacles. The
bottom of the river or pool of shallow
water should be hard. If you do not know
the terrain or are not sure about the
bottom of the pool or river, do not attempt
to enter.
Brakes need to be inspected, cleaned
and replaced more often if DTV is used in
muddy, wet or sandy conditions. Inspect
the DTV brakes regularly, have a service
center clean or replace as needed.
Riding this DTV through fast or deep water
could be hazardous;
Deep or fast moving water could cause the
DTV to loose traction resulting in loss of
control which could lead to severe injury
or death.
Never operate this DTV in water that is
more than 10cm (4in) deep. Never oper-
ate this DTV in fast moving water.
Always check brakes after riding through
water, wet brakes can reduce stopping
ability.
Make sure brakes are dried out. The
brakes can be dried out from friction by
applying the brakes multiple times.
!
WARNING
Riding through water
Remember to protect the environment,
do not enter a river or pool of water if
doing so could damage
the river bank or
shore line.
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