Use and Care Manual

LH400ATV-2B OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 08.0
7. CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
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 The parking brake may relax when left on for a long period of time. This
could cause an accident.
 Do not leave the vehicle on a hill depending on the parking brake for
more than five minutes.
 Always block the downhill side of the wheels if leaving the ATV on a hill or
park the ATV in a side hill position.
WARNING
Always check to be sure that the parking brake has been disengaged before
operating the ATV. An accident could result causing severe injury if the parking
brake is left on while the ATV is operated.
Auxiliary Brake
WARNING
Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggressively apply the
auxiliary brake when going forward or the rear wheels may skid and slide
sideways causing loss of control.
NOTE: Auxiliary brake system will be as effective as the rear wheels system in
2WD mode. It will cause braking at both front and rear wheels in the 4WD
mode.
Your ATV has an auxiliary brake provided as a safety feature. It is located on the inside of
the right floor board and is operated by the right foot. It is intended as a backup to the