Division I - Safety - Tracker Off-Road 300 Operator's Manual

Division I — Safety
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY
AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS
TO OPERATE.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful
when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain condi-
tions when operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slip-
pery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turn-
ing as described in this manual. Practice
turning at slow speeds before attempting
to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an
authorized dealer if it has been involved
in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climb-
ing hills as described in this manual. Check
the terrain carefully before you start up any
hill. Never climb hills with slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly or make sudden
gear changes. Never go over the top of any
hill at high speed.
• Always follow proper procedures for
going down hills and for braking on hills
as described in this manual. Check the
terrain carefully before you start down
any hill. Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid
going down a hill at an angle which would
cause the ATV to lean sharply to one
side. Go straight down the hill where pos-
sible.
• Always follow proper procedures for
crossing the side of a hill as described in
this manual. Avoid hills with slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the
uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to
turn the ATV around on any hill until you
have mastered the turning techniques
described in this manual on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall
or roll backward when climbing a hill. To
avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed
when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll
backwards, follow the special procedure
for braking described in this manual. Dis-
mount on the uphill side or to either side if
pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV
! WARNING
around and mount following the procedure
described in this manual.
• Always check for obstacles before oper-
ating in a new area. Never attempt to
operate over large obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over
obstacles as described in this manual.
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding.
On slippery surfaces, such as ice, go
slowly and be very cautious in order to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding
out of control.
• Never operate an ATV in fast flowing
water or in water deeper than the foot-
rests. Remember that wet brakes may
have reduced stopping capability. Test
your brakes after leaving water. If neces-
sary, apply them lightly several times to
let friction dry out the pads.
• Always be sure there are no obstacles or
people behind you when you operate in
reverse. When it is safe to proceed in
reverse, go slowly. Avoid turning at sharp
angles in reverse.
• Always use the size and type tires specified
in this manual. Always maintain proper tire
pressure as described in this manual.
• Never improperly install or improperly
use accessories on this ATV.
• Never install a twist grip throttle on this ATV.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for
an ATV. Cargo should be properly distrib-
uted and securely attached. Reduce
speed and follow instructions in this man-
ual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer
and allow greater distance for braking.
• No one under the age of 16 should oper-
ate this ATV. Some operators at the age
of 16 may not be able to operate an ATV
safely. Parents should supervise the use
of the ATV at all times. Parents should
permit continued use only if they deter-
mine that the operator has the ability to
operate the ATV safely.
FOR
ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the ATV
Safety Institute at 800-887-2887
(U.S.) or Canada Safety Council at
613-739-1535 (Canada).
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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