BRP Can-Am OUTLANDER 400 EFI 2014 Operator'S Manual Download

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.

– This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and

cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly if you fail to take proper precau-
tions, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or
over obstacles.

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH

can result if you do not follow these instructions:

– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product safety labels carefully and follow

the operating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the

SAFETY

DVD

video before operating the vehicle.

– Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old should

never operate this vehicle.

– Passenger on 2-UP models must be capable of keeping his feet on the footrests

and his hands on grab handles at all times when seated on this vehicle.

– Passenger must be seated on the designated passenger's seat and hold on

to the grab handles at all times. Do not allow passenger to sit anywhere else.
Never hold on to the operator.

– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle unless you are operating a 2-UP model.
– Never carry more than one (1) passenger on a 2-UP model.
– Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-

ways, parking lots and streets.

– Never operate this vehicle on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or

gravel one.

– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet that fits

properly. The operator and the passenger (2-UP models) should also wear eye
protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket,
and long pants. The passenger on 2-UP models should have an approved
helmet including a rigid chin guard.

– Never use this vehicle if you are tired, ill or with drugs or alcohol. Your reaction

time and judgement is greatly affected under these conditions.

– Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the

terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.

– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Al-

ways be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle. If you
are operating a 2-UP model, always keep in mind that you are carrying a passen-
ger.

– Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have

learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on such terrain.
Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain. If you are operating a
2-UP model, always keep in mind that you are carrying a passenger.

– Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this Opera-

tor's Guide. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed. Carrying a passenger with 2-UP mod-
els may affect the stability and the handling of the vehicle.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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