Special Safety Messages - Can-Am MAX 400 EFI Operator's Manual

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, even during routine ma-
neuvers such as turning and driving on
hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take
proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
Read this Operator's Guide and all
on-product warning labels careful-
ly and follow the operating proce-
dures described. Watch and pay at-
tention to the SAFETY VIDEO be-
fore operation.
Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction. Take a train-
ing course. All operators should
receive training from a certified
instructor. Contact an authorized
Can-Am dealer for more informa-
tions.
USA and Canada only: to find
out about available training course
nearest you, call the Specialty Ve-
hicle Institute of America (SVIA)
at 1 800 877-2887 or in Canada,
the Canada safety Council (CSC) at
1 613 739-1535 ext. 227.
Always follow this age recommen-
dation: A person under 16 years old
should never operate this vehicle.
Never carry more than one (1) pas-
senger on this vehicle. This pas-
senger should be 12 years old or
more and must be capable of keep-
ing his feet on the footrests and his
hands on grab handles at all times
when seated.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 operate the vehicle without
the passenger's seat or the storage
box properly installed.
Never carry passenger on this vehi-
cle if the storage box is installed (in
place of rear seat).
The vehicle handling, stability and
braking distance may be affect-
ed when riding with a passenger.
Safely reduce speed when riding
with a passenger. Allow greater
distance for braking.
Never operate this vehicle on any
paved surfaces,
walks, driveways, 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 hel-
met that fits properly. The opera-
tor and the passenger should also
wear eye protection (goggles or
face shield), gloves, boots, long
sleeved shirt or jacket, and long
pants. The passenger should have
an approved helmet including a
rigid chin guard.
Never consume alcohol or drugs be-
fore or while riding this vehicle.
Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is prop-
er for the terrain, visibility, and op-
erating conditions, and your experi-
ence.
Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or
other stunts.
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including side-
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