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ACTIVE DRIVING
NOTE: Engine damage caused by water ingestion or immersion
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will not be covered by your KYMCO warranty.
1. Physically check the depth and current of the water, especially if
you can't see the bottom. Look for boulders, logs, or other
submerged obstacles that could impede your crossing
2. Keep your speed steady and slow
3. Make sure you have a way out on the other side of the water
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or mud, try rocking your UTV from
side to side to free it
5. Once you've cleared the water, briefly apply the brakes to make
sure they function
CROSSING ROADS
Crossing paved roads can be dangerous and should be avoided.
However, if you must cross a road follow these guidelines:
1. Before crossing, stop completely on the shoulder of the road
2. Check both directions for oncoming traffic
3. Do not cross near a blind corner or intersection because the
lack of visibility is dangerous
4. Ride straight across the road to the opposite shoulder
5. Be aware that since your UTV could stall, give yourself enough
time to cross and get off the road
6. Assume that oncoming vehicles cannot see you, and if they do,
they may not be able to predict your actions
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7. It is illegal to cross public roads in some states and
communities. Become aware of your local laws
DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER
NOTE: Check that all of the controls move freely. Make sure that
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the floorboards, gearshift lever, accelerator and brake
pedals are free of ice and snow.
For your personal safety, it is very important to wear cold-weather
clothing that will be appropriate for the coldest anticipated
temperatures.
1. With the transmission in neutral, move the UTV forwards and
backwards to see if the wheels roll freely. If the UTV will not roll,
the tires may be frozen to the ground or the brake pads may be
frozen to the brake rotors or drums
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around
them to melt the ice
Before riding, manually rock the UTV forwards and
backwards to make certain that all the wheels roll freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, move the UTV to a warmer area to
thaw out the brakes
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