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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 haz-
ards which may cause the ATV 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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Do not shift gears without releasing the
throttle. Damage to the engine or drive train
may occur.
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 cause the wheels to stop rotating.
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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 35 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 linings. 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 PRO-
FONDES
La conception du VTT lui permet de traverser
des cours d’eau à faible courant, dont la profon-
deur ne dépasse pas 35 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 frotte-
ment sèche les garnitures. Si le VTT est
conduit dans une eau profonde ou à courant
rapide, les pneus pourraient flotter, entraî-
nant 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 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 del 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 capaci-
dad para detener la máquina. Compruebe los
frenos cuando salga del agua. Si es necesa-
rio, aplíquelos varias veces para que el roza-
miento seque los forros. Si se conduce el
ATV en aguas rápidas o profundas, los neu-
máticos pueden flotar dando lugar a una pér-
dida de tracción y de control que podría pro-
vocar un accidente.
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