Equipment - Arctic Cat 450 i TRV/OT User Manual

Sound Judgment
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.
Riding with companions on several vehi-
cles is not the same as riding one ATV
with a passenger.
Other Vehicles
Depending on where you're riding, you
might encounter ATV's, bikes, or motor
vehicles on public lands. Respect the pres-
ence of cars if you're crossing roads or
riding in public areas and make yourself
be seen. If you can't see other vehicles
coming, that means you're invisible, too.
Hikers
With the renewed interest in hiking,
camping, and other outdoor activities,
people can show up in remote areas
where you would never expect them. For
their sake, keep your eyes open.
Animals and Nature
Respect the outdoors that you love. Don't
use your ATV to chase animals or birds.
Drive around young trees rather than
over them. Keep clear of streams and
ditches with standing water.
Tread Lightly
and leave it as you
found it.

Equipment

The last thing you expected was that your
ATV would break down in the middle of the
field... it's usually so reliable that some-
times you forget the ATV has its limits.
! WARNING
Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The
General Maintenance section of this
Operator's Manual tells you about taking
care of your ATV. If, at any time, abnor-
mal noises, vibrations, or improper func-
tioning of any component of this ATV is
detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE
ATV. Take the ATV to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat ATV dealer for inspection and
adjustment or repair.
Cargo Limitations
Limit the ATV to the load capacity rat-
ings identified in the Load Capacity Rat-
ings chart. So if you and your passenger
combined weigh in at over 500 lb (226
kg), leave some of that extra cargo at
home. The combined weight limit,
including you, your passenger, your rack
cargo, and your trailer, is a specified
amount, so consult the chart and monitor
it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw
you off balance if it's not distributed
evenly, side-to-side and front-to-rear.
Cargo has such a huge affect on handling
that you need to pay a lot of attention to
your speed. Even on really level areas,
you should keep it under 10 mph (16
kph) if you've got a trailer attached.
Avoid uneven terrain. Also, consider that
your braking distance is going to increase
with the more weight you carry.
Think about these when dealing
with cargo:
1. Rack weight limit
2. Trailer weight limit
3. Weight distribution
4. Speed
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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