Atv Safety Alert - Arctic Cat 500 TBX Operator's Manual

ATV Safety Alert

The Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion has concluded that ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES (ATV's) may present a risk
of DEATH or SEVERE INJURY in cer-
tain circumstances. Accidents may occur
for many reasons:
*** Over 2342 people, including many
children, have died in accidents asso-
ciated with ATV's since 2007.
*** Many people have become severely
paralyzed or suffered severe internal
injuries as a result of accidents asso-
ciated with ATV's.
*** Every month thousands of people are
treated in hospital emergency rooms
for injuries received while riding an
ATV.
You should be aware that AN ATV IS
NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-
OUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles
differently from other vehicles, including
motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during rou-
tine maneuvers such as turning and
driving on hills and over obstacles, if you
fail to take proper precautions.
TO AVOID DEATH OR SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY:
* Always read the Operator's Manual
carefully and follow the operating
procedures described. Pay special
attention to the warnings contained in
the manual and on all labels.
* Never operate an ATV without proper
instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should complete a training
course.
* Always follow these age recommen-
dations:
• A Y-12+ is intended for use by children
age 12 or older, and a T-14 is intended
for use by an operator age 14 or older.
• A child under 16 years old should
never operate an ATV without adult
supervision. Children need to be
observed carefully because not all chil-
dren have the strength, size, skills, or
judgment to operate an ATV safely.
10
! WARNING
* Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
Carrying a passenger may upset the
balance of the ATV and may cause it
to go out of control.
* Always avoid paved surfaces. ATV's
are not designed to be used on paved
surfaces and may seriously affect
handling and control.
* Never operate an ATV on a public
road, even a dirt or gravel one,
because you may not be able to avoid
colliding with other vehicles. Also,
operating an ATV on a public road
may be against the law.
* Never operate an ATV without an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, boots, gloves, long pants,
and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
* Never consume alcohol or drugs
before or while operating an ATV.
* Never operate an ATV at excessive
speeds. Go at a speed which is proper
for the terrain, visibility conditions,
and your experience.
* Never attempt to do wheelies, jumps,
or other stunts.
* Always be careful when operating an
ATV, especially when approaching
hills, turns, and obstacles and when
operating on unfamiliar or rough ter-
rain.
* Never lend an ATV to anyone who
has not taken a training course or has
not been driving an ATV for at least a
year.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.