Turning Your Atv - Coleman HS500ATV Owner's Manual

clothing to come in contact with these
components.
With the engine idling, shift the drive select
lever to the low position "L" or the high
position "H". Apply the throttle slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage
and you will start to accelerate. If the throttle
is applied too abruptly, the front wheels may
lift off the ground resulting in a loss of
directional control. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can
cause the tires to lose traction, reducing
control and increasing the possibility of an
accident.
CAUTION:
1
Do not shift from drive position low "L" to
high "H" or vice versa without coming to a
complete stop. Damage to the engine or
drive train may occur.

TURNING YOUR ATV

To achieve maximum traction while riding
off-road in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels
turn together at
Furthermore, when riding in 4WD-LOCK
("DIFF. LOCK"), the front wheels also turn
together at the same speed. Therefore,
unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is
allowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV
will resist turning. A special turning technique
must be used to allow the ATV to make turns
quickly and easily. It is essential that this skill
be learned first at low speed.
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the same speed.