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To decelerate:
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower gear.
Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed
before engaging a lower gear. Improper use of
the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
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Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too
high could make the wheels stop rotating.
This could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.
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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 machine
to upset.
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Go slowly and be extra careful when operat-
ing this ATV on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.
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Do not operate on excessively rough, slip-
pery 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 accident, including an overturn.
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With the engine idling, shift the transmission into
the drive position and 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
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper 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,
shallow water of up to a maximum of 20 cm in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your
path carefully. Enter where there is no sharp
drop off, and avoid rocks or other obstacles
which may be slippery or upset the ATV. Drive
slowly and carefully.
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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, caus-
ing loss of traction and loss of control,
which could lead to an accident.
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TRAVERSÉE DES EAUX PEU PRO-
FONDES
La conception du VTT lui permet de traverser
des cours d’eau à faible courant, dont la profon-
deur ne dépasse pas 20 cm. Vérifier attentive-
ment le terrain avant de pénétrer dans l’eau.
S’assurer qu’il n’y a pas de renfoncements et évi-
ter les rochers et autres obstacles qui pourraient
être glissants ou qui risquent de faire capoter le
VTT. Rouler lentement et avec prudence.
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Ne jamais conduire un VTT dans un courant
d’eau trop rapide ou dans de l’eau dont la
profondeur dépasse celle recommandée dans
ce manuel.
Ne pas oublier que des freins mouillés peuvent
réduire grandement les capacités de freinage.
Essayer les freins après avoir roulé dans de
l’eau. Si nécessaire, les actionner plusieurs fois
pour que le frottement sèche les garnitures. Si
le VTT est conduit dans une eau profonde ou
à courant rapide, les pneus pourraient flotter,
entraînant une perte de traction et de contrô-
le, 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 20 cm de pro-
fundidad. Antes de entrar en el agua, escoja el
camino cuidadosamente. Entre en un punto
donde no existan caídas bruscas y evite las pie-
dras u otros obstáculos que puedan hacer pati-
nar o perder la estabilidad al ATV. Conduzca
despacio y con precaución.
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No conduzca este ATV en aguas rápidas o
más profundas de lo especificado en este
Manual del Propietario.
Recuerde que si se mojan los frenos puede
disminuir su capacidad para detener la máqui-
na. Compruebe los frenos cuando salga del
agua. Si es necesario, aplíquelos varias veces
para que el rozamiento seque los forros. Si se
conduce el ATV en aguas rápidas o profun-
das, los neumáticos pueden flotar dando lugar
a una pérdida de tracción y de control que
podría provocar un accidente.
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