Starting Off And Stopping - Suzuki LT-Z90 Owner's Manual

STARTING OFF AND STOPPING

To help your child develop confidence,
he/she should PRACTICE FIRST
WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as follows:
1. Have your child sit on the LT-Z90
and tell him/her to release the
parking brake.
2. Tell your child to keep his/her eyes
straight ahead while you slowly
push the vehicle from behind.
3. As you push the LT-Z90, instruct
your child to steer straight ahead
and perform operations such as
stopping the vehicle and turning
off the engine stop switch while
moving. Watch your child closely
to make sure he/she is operating
the controls correctly and without
looking at them.
4. As you reach the end of the prac-
tice area, tell the rider to stop the
vehicle, apply the parking brake
and get off. You should then drag
the end of the LT-Z90 around so
you can push it straight ahead in
the opposite direction.
Practice with the engine off until your
child gets the feel of using the brakes
and can stop the vehicle and turn off
the engine stop switch without looking
at the controls, and without hesitation.
Next, start the LT-Z90's engine and
have your child practice starting off,
riding in a straight line and stopping.
Make sure the throttle limiter is set to
provide low speed capability. Walk
alongside of the ATV. Watch closely to
make sure the rider:
1. Opens the throttle gently when
starting off.
2. Releases the throttle and then
applies the brakes when stopping.
3. Becomes aware of the distance it
takes the vehicle to stop when the
brakes are applied or when the
engine stop switch is turned off.
As you approach the end of the prac-
tice area, you should again tell the
rider to stop the vehicle, apply the
parking brake, and get off so you can
turn it around for him/her. Practice
this exercise until your child can start
off, accelerate, move and stop cor-
rectly and with confidence.
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