Arctic Cat 150 2013 Operator's Manual page 15

Warnings
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly crossing hills or turning on
hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have
mastered the turning technique as described in this Operator's
Manual. Practice first on level ground. Be very careful when turn-
ing on any hill.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill, if possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as described in this Operator's
Manual.
Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to release the brake lever lock before driving the ATV.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Driving the ATV with the brake lever lock engaged could cause a
change in handling or loss of brakes and cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always release the brake lever lock before driving the ATV.
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Tires may float, causing loss of traction and loss of control, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper
than the footrests.
Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping capability.
Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them sev-
eral times to dry out the brakes.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating the ATV with improper tires or with improper or uneven
tire pressure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on the ATV, or operation of the ATV with
improper or uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of control
increasing your risk of accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always use the size and type tires specified in this Operator's
Manual for this ATV.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this Opera-
tor's Manual.
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