OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Division II - Operation/
Maintenance
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ATV Operation
Swerving
Swerving is usually an emergency reac-
tion to avoid an obstacle but is similar to
quick turns. The difference is that quick
turns involve slight acceleration in the
turn; don’t accelerate if you swerve.
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1. Ease off the throttle as you approach
the obstacle.
2. Turn the handlebar. At the same time,
shift weight and balance as you
swerve. Use the principles of leaning,
weight shifting, and balancing —
shift your body weight to the inside of
the turn.
3. Keep your hand off the brake until the
emergency is over and you’re back in
control.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles is risky; avoid it if
possible. Riding over logs, rocks, and
ruts means combining all the active rid-
ing skills into one big motion. Your ATV
will respond differently for different
obstacles (logs, ruts, etc.), but these are
general guidelines for overcoming two-
track (both tires contacting the obstacle at
the same time) obstacles:
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1. Stop the ATV.
2. Have the passenger dismount.
3. Keep your speed way down; less than
5 mph.
4. Approach the obstacle head-on.
5. Come up off the seat.
6. Keep your weight on the footrests.
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