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Know the terrain where you ride. Ride cautiously in
unfamiliar areas. Stay alert for
holes, rocks, or
roots in the terrain, and
other hidden hazards
which may cause the ATV to upset.
WARNING
_ Go slowly and be extra careful when operating
this ATV on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert
to changing terrain conditions when operating
the ATV. _
WARNING
_ Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the
ATV on such terrain. Failure to use extra care
when operating on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain could cause loss of traction or
vehicle control, which could result in an acci-
dent, including an overturn. _
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With the engine idling, return the starter (choke) to
the closed position and shift the drive select lever
into the forward position, then release the parking
brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The
centrifugal clutch will engage and you will start to
accelerate. If the throttle is applied too abruptly,
the front wheels may lift off the ground resulting in
a loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds
until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to
lose traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm in depth.
Before entering the water, choose your path care-
fully. Enter where there is no sharp drop off, and
avoid rocks or other obstacles which may be slip-
pery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and carefully.
WARNING
_ Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner’s Manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out the lin-
ings. If the ATV is operated through deep or
fast flowing water, the tires may float, causing
loss of traction and loss of control, which
could lead to an accident. _
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TRAVERSÉE DES EAUX PEU PROFONDES
Le VTT peut traverser des courants d’eau à faible débit et
dont la profondeur ne dépasse pas 35 cm. Vérifier atten-
tivement le terrain avant de pénétrer dans l’eau. S’assurer
qu’il n’y a pas de renfoncements et éviter les rochers et
autres obstacles qui pourraient être glissants ou qui ris-
quent de faire capoter le VTT. Rouler lentement et avec
prudence.
AVERTISSEMENT
_ Ne jamais conduire un VTT dans un courant d’eau
trop rapide ou dans de l’eau dont la profondeur dé-
passe celle recommandée dans ce manuel. Ne pas
oublier que des freins mouillés peuvent réduire gran-
dement les capacités de freinage. Essayer les freins
après avoir roulé dans de l’eau. Si nécessaire, les ac-
tionner plusieurs fois pour que le frottement sèche les
garnitures. Si le VTT est conduit dans une eau pro-
fonde ou à courant rapide, les pneus pourraient flot-
ter, entraînant une perte de traction et de contrôle, ce
qui peut provoquer un accident. _
CRUCE DE AGUAS POCO PROFUNDAS
Con el ATV se pueden cruzar, a baja velocidad,
aguas poco profundas de hasta 35 cm de profundi-
dad. Antes de entrar en el agua, escoja el camino
cuidadosamente. Entre en un punto donde no exis-
tan caídas bruscas y evite las piedras u otros obstá-
culos que puedan hacer patinar o perder la estabili-
dad al ATV. Conduzca despacio y con precaución.
ADVERTENCIA
_ No conduzca nunca este ATV en aguas rápidas o
más profundas de lo especificado en este Ma-
nual del Propietario. Recuerde que si se mojan
los frenos puede disminuir su capacidad para
detener la máquina. Compruebe los frenos cuan-
do salga del agua. Si es necesario, aplíquelos va-
rias veces para que el rozamiento seque los fo-
rros. Si se conduce el ATV en aguas rápidas o
profundas, los neumáticos pueden flotar dando
lugar a una pérdida de tracción y de control que
podría provocar un accidente. _
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