Introduction - BOMBARDIER DS650 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Your dealer should have provided you with
some basic information on the particular con-
trols and features of your new vehicle. Please
take the time to study this Operator's Guide
and all on-product warning labels as well as
the Safety Videocassette that came with this
ATV. They more completely describe what
you should know about this vehicle before
riding it.
Whether you are a new user or an experi-
enced rider, it is important for your personal
safety as well as passenger safety that you
know the controls and features of this vehicle.
Equally important is knowing how to properly
ride.
Irrespective of your age, experience or state
regulations, it is always prudent for you or any
other person who may ride your vehicle, to
take an approved safe riding course. Please
check with your dealer or local authorities for
availability in your area. If you are a complete-
ly new rider, this should be done before your
first ride. Your instructor should be able to pro-
vide advice on local conditions and safe riding
practices particular to the area.
Riding conditions vary from place to place.
Each is subject to weather conditions which
may radically change from time to time and
from season to season. Riding on sand is dif-
ferent than riding on snow or through forests
or marshes. Each location may require a
greater degree of awareness and skill may
not be suitable with a passenger. Show good
judgement. Always proceed with caution.
Please do not take any unnecessary risks that
could leave you or your passenger stranded
or possibly injured.
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The vehicle handling, stability and braking
distance may be affected when riding with a
passenger. Safely reduce speed when riding
with a passenger. Allow greater distance for
braking.
The contents of this Operator's Guide provide
riding information which has been proven re-
liable by other users. They are not intended
as a definitive means of avoiding accidents.
How you apply this information, coupled with
your mental and physical condition, the par-
ticular terrain hazard and your risk accep-
tance level will have an effect on your riding
experience. Have fun... and ride responsibly.
This Operator's Guide has been prepared to
acquaint the owner/operator of a new vehicle
with the various vehicle controls, mainte-
nance and safe operating instructions. They
are indispensable for the proper use of the
product.
We would be pleased to receive any com-
ments on the content and format of this Oper-
ator's Guide, the Safety Videocassette or on-
product warning labels.