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Prevention
Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne
objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick
and durable the material, the better protection it'll provide.
Gloves
Your hands are targets for flying objects and branches. Along with
providing skin protection, gloves will shield your hands from harsh
weather. Wear gloves that are weather resistant and have a gripping
surface to keep them from sliding off the handlebar.
Boots/Ankle Protection
Wear a boot that covers the largest possible area of your leg (prefera-
bly up to your knee) and can handle significant impact. Choosing
boots with low heels and a good tread will help prevent your feet
from slipping off the footrests in wet or rugged conditions or getting
hurt if they get hit by rocks, dirt, or branches.
Condition of the ATV
The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV.
Chances are good that you'll be using your ATV in some rough terrain,
and there's no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill.
You need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride.
1. Tires and Wheels
2. Controls and Cables
3. Lights and Electrical
4. Oil and Fuel
5. Chassis and Drive Train
6. Miscellaneous Items
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death.
One easy way to remember what parts you need to check is by using
the acronym "T-CLOC." It stands for:
T
C
TIRES AND
CONTROLS
LIGHTS AND
WHEELS
AND CABLES
ELECTRICAL
1. Tires and Wheels
Correct tire pressure is crucial. Consult the
General Maintenance section of this Opera-
tor's Manual for tire pressure guidelines.
Incorrect tire pressure can cause poor han-
dling, instability, and a loss of ATV control.
While checking the tire pressure, inspect the tread and sidewalls of
the tires for cracks, cuts, or other damage that could indicate they
need to be replaced.
2. Controls and Cables
A. Brakes
Squeeze your hand brake levers. If they feel
soft or "squishy," the brakes may need
adjustment. Check the maintenance section
of this Operator's Manual for instructions.
Don't use the ATV until the brakes are oper-
ating normally.
Test the brake lever lock and see if it locks the hand brake lever into
position; then disengage it to release the brakes. Ensure that the hand
brakes are working properly; your brakes could fail during a ride if
they're not maintained.
L
O
C
OIL AND
CHASSIS AND
FUEL
DRIVE TRAIN
Check:
1. Tire pressure
2. Tire surface (tread
and sidewalls)
Check:
1. Hand brake levers
2. Parking brake
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