Operator Safety; Unauthorized Use; Operating Without Instruction; Alcohol Or Drugs - Bad Boy Stampede 4x4 Owner's Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY

Safe and responsible use of this vehicle is necessary to prevent dangerous conditions for the operator, passengers
and other people in the area of operation. This section of the manual provides information on the safe operation of the
vehicle. Make sure you read, understand and comply with all of this information to decrease the risk of personal injury
or death.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not follow the instructions and procedures
shown in this owner's manual.
• Read this entire manual and all product labels carefully. Follow the safety information and operating procedures
described.
• Do not carry a passenger until you have a minimum of two hours driving experience on this vehicle.
• Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times.
• The driver must keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floor or pedals.
• Inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Perform the pre-ride inspection
described in this manual. See page 29.
• Always have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer after an accident.
• Always put the transmission in P (park) before you leave the vehicle.
• Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in use to prevent accidental starting, unauthorized use by someone
below the age of 16, or someone without a driver's license and proper training.
Additional information about safety is included throughout this manual or can be obtained from your local BAD BOY
OFF ROAD dealer.
Failure to operate the STAMPEDE 900 as instructed can cause collision, loss of control
or rollover resulting in severe injury or death. Follow all safety warnings in this section
of the owner's manual. See the OPERATION section of the owner's manual for operating
procedures and additional safety information.

Unauthorized Use

This vehicle is for adult use only. Any person below the age of 16 is not permitted to operate the vehi-
cle. Any person who does not have a valid driver's license is not permitted to operate the vehicle.
Do not allow any person below the age of 12 to ride as a passenger. Any passenger must be able to sit
with their back against the seat, both feet on the floor and both hands on a passenger hand hold.
Leaving the keys in the ignition allows unauthorized use of the vehicle by someone under 16 years of
age or an unlicensed driver. Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in operation.

Operating without Instruction

Operation of this vehicle without proper instruction increases the risk of an accident. The operator
must understand how to operate the vehicle correctly in different situations and on different types of
terrain.
All operators must read, understand and comply with the owner's manual and all warning and instruc-
tion labels before operating the vehicle.
All operators should take a ROHVA training course (www.rohva.org).

Alcohol or Drugs

Operation of the vehicle during or after consuming alcohol or drugs can adversely affect operator judg-
ment, reaction time, balance and perception.
Never drink alcohol or use drugs or medications before or during operation of the vehicle.

Seat Belts

Riding in this vehicle without wearing the seat belt increases the risk of serious injury in the event of
rollover, loss of vehicle control, accident or sudden stop. Seat belts can decrease the severity of injury
in these circumstances.
The operator and passenger must wear seat belts at all times.
The speed of the vehicle is limited to 15 mph (24 kph) or less when the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened.
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