Handling The Atv (Active Riding Techniques) - Tracker Off-Road 600 Operator'smanual

! WARNING
Parking on any incline can allow the
vehicle to move, causing injury or
damage.
CAUTION
Parking on any incline puts exces-
sive loads on shifting mechanisms
and can cause hard shifting and/or
stress on parts.
If parking on a hill or any incline is the
only alternative, use caution and follow
these procedures after the vehicle stops:
1. Engage the brake lever lock.
2. Shift into Low.
3. Turn off the ignition switch when fan
stops. See Shutting Down Properly on
page 39.
4. Verify vehicle is in Low before dis-
mounting.
5. Block rear wheels on the downhill
side.
Dismounting the ATV
After you've followed the procedure for
parking, it's time to dismount:
1. Double check that the brake lever
lock is engaged.
2. Swing your right leg over to the left
side of the seat.
3. Step to the ground on the left side of
the ATV.
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Handling the ATV
(Active Riding
Techniques)
Active riding involves moving your body.
You must learn to lean and shift your
weight into your turns to maintain control.
Your safety depends on using safe riding
techniques. Statistics from the U.S. Con-
sumer
(CPSC) say that inexperienced riders
who don't use safe riding techniques are
13 times more likely to have an ATV
accident than riders who have more than
one month of experience.
Safe riding techniques include:
• Riding
• Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
• Wide Turns
• Sharp Turns
• K-Turns
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Sidehilling/Traversing
• Swerving
• Crossing Obstacles
Riding
Once the engine's warm, the ATV is
ready to go.
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1. Keep your feet on the footrests and
both hands on the handlebar.
2. Hold the brake lever, and release the
brake lever lock.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Release the brake slowly and apply
the throttle.
Product Safety Commission
ATV-0012