Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual page 22

Prevention
Tools
Routine maintenance will generally
eliminate the need for emergency
repairs. Riding on rough terrain could
cause loosening of nuts, bolts, and fas-
teners. Especially on long rides, carry-
ing the right tools can prevent an
inconvenience from becoming a crisis.
Carry these items on your ATV:
1. Bulbs
2. Duct tape
3. Rope
4. Spark plugs
5. Spare parts
6. Tool Kit
Water
Water is so important that you need to
carry it regardless of the duration of
your ride. Heat exhaustion and heat
stroke can creep up suddenly and can
take you out of commission. If you
become dehydrated, you could find
yourself physically unable to safely
operate your ATV.
Identification
If something does happen to you, the
emergency personnel will want to know
who you are and whom to contact. It's
possible you may be in no condition to
give them that information. Put your
I.D. in your pocket before you ride.
Without it, you're anonymous.
Cellular Phone
It may be necessary to make an urgent
phone call.
Maps
Maps may be unnecessary when you're
familiar with the area. But when you're
riding on unfamiliar roadways, it's good
to know where you are, what's coming
up, and how to get back.
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Emergency Kit with
Flashlight and First Aid
Kit
You'll need several items in your Emer-
gency Kit including a flashlight. The
matches will come in handy if you need
to start a fire to stay warm. Flares are
appropriate for signaling help. A first
aid kit is very important if an injury of
some type should happen. A good First
Aid Kit should include bandages, anti-
septic spray, gauze, tape, etc.
Carry these items:
1. Flashlight
2. Matches
3. Flares
4. First Aid Kit
5. Money
Safety Jacket
If you have an accident or your ATV has
a break-down on the highway or free-
way and you climb down from your
ATV, you must wear a safety jacket.
Warning Triangle
If you have an accident or your ATV has
a break-down on the highway or free-
way, you must place the warning trian-
gle in a certain distance in front of the
scene of accident or break-down.
Registration Paper
If you're stopped by police, you may
need to show them your driving license
and registration paper. The registration
paper proves that you're allowed to
drive on streets, who the owner of the
ATV is, and that they have vehicle
insurance.
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.