BRP can-am OUTLANDER 2024 Operator's Manual page 68

RIDING THE VEHICLE
Wet brakes will affect the braking ability of your vehicle. Make sure
you dry the brakes by applying them several times after the vehicle
leaves the water, mud or snow. Allow greater distance for braking.
Mud or marsh lands may be encountered near water. Be prepared for
sudden "holes" or changes in depth. Similarly, be watchful of hazards
such as rocks and logs that are partially covered by vegetation.
R R i i d d i i n n g g o o n n I I c c e e
If your route crosses frozen waterways, make sure the ice is thick
enough and sound enough to support the total weight of yourself, your
passenger (2-UP models), the vehicle and its load. Be ever watchful of
open water it is a sure indication that the ice thickness will vary.
On 2-UP models, the operator is responsible for the safety of the pas-
senger; in doubt, do not attempt to cross.
Ice will also affect the control of the vehicle. Slow down and do not
"gun" the throttle. This will only result in spinning of the tires and possi-
ble tip over of the vehicle or passenger ejection (2-UP models).
Avoid rapid braking. This again will possibly result in an uncontrolled
slide and tip over of the vehicle or passenger ejection (2-UP models).
Slush should be avoided at all times since it could block the operation
or controls of the vehicle.
R R i i d d i i n n g g o o n n S S n n o o w w C C o o v v e e r r e e d d S S u u r r f f a a c c e e s s
When performing the pre-ride inspection, pay special attention to loca-
tions on the vehicle where snow and/or ice accumulations may ob-
struct visibility of the taillight and reflectors, clog ventilation openings,
block the radiator and fan, and interfere with the movement of control
levers, switches and brake pedal. Before starting with your ATV check
the steering, throttle and brake lever and pedal controls for interfer-
ence free operation.
Whenever an ATV is ridden on a snow covered drive path the tire grip
is generally reduced causing the vehicle to react differently to control
inputs from the operator. On low grip surfaces, the steering responses
are not as crisp and precise, stopping distances are lengthened and
acceleration becomes sluggish. Slow down and do not "gun" the throt-
tle. This will only result in spinning of the tires and possibly in an over
steering slide of the vehicle. Avoid hard braking. This will possibly re-
sult in a straight line slide of the vehicle. Again, the best advice is to
safely reduce speed in anticipation of a maneuver so to give yourself
time and distance to regain total vehicle control before it spins out of
your control.
As you drive your ATV over a loose snow covered surface, snow dust
will be picked up in the wake turbulence of the moving vehicle and
66 Safety Information