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the type of tires may substantially decrease the handling, traction and stability of
the vehicle in some trail riding conditions. Reduce your speed in such conditions.
B B e e c c a a u u s s e e t t h h i i s s v v e e h h i i c c l l e e i i s s d d e e s s i i g g n n e e d d s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a l l l l y y f f o o r r m m u u d d r r i i d d i i n n g g , , o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g v v e e - -
h h i i c c l l e e a a t t h h i i g g h h s s p p e e e e d d s s f f o o r r p p r r o o l l o o n n g g e e d d p p e e r r i i o o d d s s o o f f t t i i m m e e m m a a y y l l e e a a d d t t o o o o v v e e r r h h e e a a t t - -
i i n n g g o o f f t t h h e e d d r r i i v v e e s s h h a a f f t t s s . .
Respect the rights and limitations of others. Stay away from areas designated for
other types of off road use. This includes snowmobile trails, equestrian trails,
cross country ski trails, mountain bike trails, etc. Never assume there are no oth-
er users on the trail. Always stay to the right of the trail and do not zig zag to one
side of the trail then the other. Be prepared to stop or pull off to the side if another
trail user appears in front of you.
Join a local side-by-side vehicle club. It will provide you with a map and advice or
inform you where you can ride. If a club does not exist in your area, help to start
one. Group riding and club activities provide a pleasurable, social experience.
Never use with drugs or alcohol, or tired or ill.
Always keep a safe distance from other riders. Your judgment of speed, terrain
conditions, weather, mechanical condition of your vehicle and the "trust in judg-
ment" you have in others around you will help you make a better choice of appro-
priate safe distance. This vehicle, like any other motorized vehicle, cannot stop
"on a dime".
Before you ride, tell someone where you are planning to travel and your expected
time of return.
Depending on the length of your ride, carry additional tools or emergency equip-
ment. Find out where you can get additional gasoline. Be prepared for the possi-
ble conditions you may encounter. An emergency first aid kit should always be a
consideration.
E E n n v v i i r r o o n n m m e e n n t t
One of the benefits of this vehicle is that it can take you off the beaten path away
from most communities. However, you should always respect nature and the
rights of others to enjoy it. Do not ride in environmentally sensitive areas. Do not
drive over forest crops or shrubs, nor cut down trees or take down fencing, nor
spin your wheels and destroy the terrain. "Tread Lightly".
This vehicle can cause OHV wildfires if debris builds up near the exhaust or other
engine hot spots and ignites then falls off into dry grass. Avoid riding in wet
areas, through muskeg or tall grass, where debris can build up. Should you ride
in those areas, inspect and remove all debris from your engine and hot spots. Re-
fer to Vehicle Care for details.
Chasing wildlife is in many areas illegal. Wildlife can die of exhaustion after being
chased by a motorized vehicle. If you encounter animals on the trail, stop and ob-
serve quietly and with caution. It will be one of the better memories of your life.
Observe the rule "what you take in, carry out". Do not litter. Do not start campfires
unless you have permission to do so, and then only away from dry areas. The
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SAFETY INFORMATION
RIDING YOUR VEHICLE
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