Those Around You - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Sound Judgment
The thing about terrain is that sometimes
you don't know it's changed until you get
there. Whether it's familiar or not, check
out your surroundings before and during
your ride.
Night Riding
Riding at night can be very hazardous.
Obstacles and other hazards (that are eas-
ily identified during daytime) are much
more difficult to see and avoid. When
night riding, make sure the lights are
properly adjusted and in good working
order. Reduce speed; do not over-drive
the headlights. Never travel in an unfa-
miliar area or blaze a new trail at night.
Always carry a flashlight or flare for sig-
naling an emergency.
Paved Surfaces
Try to avoid it. The ATV isn't designed
for pavement. Its handling becomes more
difficult on paved surfaces.
Trail Riding
Use sound judgment when trail riding;
that means riding on a trail that fits your
ability level. If the trail is pretty rugged,
standing up on your footrests will make it
easier for you to endure the rough terrain.
Make yourself visible by using head-
lights and taillights, and pull completely
off the trail if you need to stop.
Outsloped trails (trails that slant to allow
rain to run off) make trail riding a bit
more challenging. Keep your weight
shifted into the slope.
It also helps to know which trails you can
legally ride and who else might be on
those same trails. These are signs cur-
rently used in some areas to designate
trail types and restrictions.
! WARNING
Trail Signs

Those Around You

People do all kinds of things that you
can't predict or control.
Riding Companions
Leave a lot of space between you and
other riders, especially in dusty and dirty
conditions, because it'll be difficult to see
the riders in front of you stopping.
Do not carry a passenger on any ATV
designed for single-rider use. These
ATV's do not have appropriate equip-
ment (hand-holds, footrests, etc) to
accommodate riders. Additionally, the
added weight and weight shift can make
the vehicle difficult to control.
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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