E-TON Viper 90R Owner's Manual page 14

TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO OPERATE THE
ATV (FOR VIPER 70)
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WARNING
Never let your child ride an ATV without close
adult supervision. Promptly correct your child
if he or she begins to ride beyond his or her
abilities and, if necessary, intervene by pulling
the cord (lanyard) to stop the engine.
If the child rides beyond his or her abilities,
or rides in terrain that is too difficult, he or
she may lose control of the ATV, causing an
accident.
Introduce new riding areas slowly and make
sure the riding area matches your child's
skill level.
You must make the commitment to your child's
proper use of the ATV. Your child must rely upon
you to be sure he or she has the development,
proper training, and proper equipment, as well as
an appropriately sized ATV and an appropriate
riding area.
Be sure your child is ready to learn how to ride
As a parent, your first step is to decide when your
child has the strength, skills, and judgment to learn
how to operate an ATV safely. A child who is too
tired or distracted should not be allowed to operate
the ATV.
Be sure your child is properly trained
Your child should take a certified training course.
Training will continue with you as the instructor, so
you should be sure you thoroughly understand
proper riding techniques before continuing to in-
struct your child. Go through this Owner's Manual
and the Parents, with your child and be sure he or
she understands how to operate the ATV properly.
Be sure your child is wearing all the proper
safety equipment
Your child must always wear an approved motor-
cycle helmet that fits properly. Your child should
also wear the safety equipment described in the
Riding Your ATV section of this manual.
Choose an appropriate riding area
Select an area appropriate for your child to learn to
ride. (See page 7-11.) Follow the instructions in
the Riding Your ATV section of this manual.
Choose a large, flat off-road area that is free of ob-
stacles and away from other vehicles.
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