Eton EXL-50 Service Manual page 24

THE BASICS - START SLOW. USE CAUTION
Select a safe area with a level surface that is Free of obstacles. Normally, touching your
feet to the ground for balance is not necessary.
To increase engine speed, gradually open the throttle.
When you park, park on a level surface.
Stop the vehicle with the bake and move the engine stop switch to OFF.
Lock the parking brake at the left handlebar.
POSTURE AND FORM
For comfort, balance, control and safety,
Keep head and eyes up, looking ahead, rather than at the ground.
Keep shoulders relaxed and back straight.
Bend elbows slightly and hold them away from body.
Always keep hands on the handlebars.
Keep knees in and feet on the footrests, with lose
the ground could mean it gets run over.)
TURNING
The rear axle of your E-TON ATV does not have a differential. In a turn, the outer wheels
travel a wider radius (greater distance) than the inner wheels. Therefore, you must do more
than steer when turning. Turning requires shifting your weight and using the throttle.
To turn,
Steer in the direction of the turn and lean your body to the inside of the turn while supporting
your weight on the outer footrest.
Use the throttle to maintain power throughout the turn. Incorrect turning may cause the front
wheels to slide straight ahead. If this happens, back off the throttle and Stop. To keep from
skidding on slippery terrain, avoid braking or accelerating until you have regained directional
control.
PRACTICE
Before hitting the trails
Practice stop and go until they're smooth.
Practice slow speed turns.
Practice figure eight turns, wide at first, then tighter.
Keep speeds slow. Increase speed as skills and comfort evel develop.
pointing straight ahead. (A foot on
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