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Safety Equipment
RequiredRequired RecommendedRecommended
- Helmet- Helmet - Long Pants- Long Pants
- Close Faced - Close Faced - Boots- Boots
ShoesShoes - Eye - Eye ProtectionProtection
Hazards to be Aware of Unexpected drop-offsUnexpected drop-offs RocksRocks Changing slopeChanging slope
• Be aware of slope changes when Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope.riding sideways on a slope.
• Watch for objects that could tip Watch for objects that could tip you over.you over.
Hazards to be Aware ofSteep Ground – Uphill RidingSteep Ground – Uphill Riding
Ride with your weightRide with your weight
forwardforward Don’t change gearsDon’t change gears Use front brakes onlyUse front brakes only
Hazards to be Aware of
Steep Ground - Down Hill RidingSteep Ground - Down Hill RidingWeight Back where arms are Weight Back where arms are
fully extended (braced)fully extended (braced)Use a lower gear with very Use a lower gear with very
little throttlelittle throttleUse Back Brake onlyUse Back Brake only
Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions Don’t Ride above what conditions
allow for allow for Roads at the Station Roads at the Station
Wash boardWash boardLoose GravelLoose GravelOn-coming TrafficOn-coming Traffic
Hazards to be Aware of
Key to SuccessKey to Success Be Aware!Be Aware! Keep speed down Keep speed down
so hazards can so hazards can been seen and been seen and avoidedavoided
Pre-Use Safety Inspection
Check oilCheck oil Check fuelCheck fuel Brakes, cable & FluidBrakes, cable & Fluid Tires – Pressure & LugsTires – Pressure & Lugs LeaksLeaks Lights (if you may need them)Lights (if you may need them)
Towing and Load Considerations Observe all weight limitsObserve all weight limits Be sure tires are properly inflatedBe sure tires are properly inflated Only place cargo on load racksOnly place cargo on load racks Properly load cargoProperly load cargo
Rear cargo as far forward as possibleRear cargo as far forward as possibleFront cargo clear of the handlebarsFront cargo clear of the handlebars
Towing and Load Considerations Make sure all cargo is securedMake sure all cargo is secured Balance cargo evenly on both sidesBalance cargo evenly on both sides Balance trailer cargo evenly front & backBalance trailer cargo evenly front & back Allow extra room for starting, stopping Allow extra room for starting, stopping
and turningand turning Avoid steep slopes especially side travelAvoid steep slopes especially side travel
Other Things to Remember No Riders, EVERNo Riders, EVER If you ever have any If you ever have any
questions refer to:questions refer to: Posted labels on the Posted labels on the
ATV ATV Operator’s manualOperator’s manual
The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)
Considerations for Specific Considerations for Specific Types of ATV’sTypes of ATV’s
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 500 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 500 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 100 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 100 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 200 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 200 lbs
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?
100 lbs. Front100 lbs. Front 200 lbs. Rear200 lbs. Rear
= 300 lbs. This doesn’t add = 300 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 500 lbs! up to 500 lbs!
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
The additional The additional 200 lbs. in this 200 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Towing Capacity 1050 lbsTowing Capacity 1050 lbsThis is not including the above This is not including the above
mentioned load capacitiesmentioned load capacitiesThis capacity decreases if the This capacity decreases if the
rear load space is utilized rear load space is utilized
Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Other ConsiderationsOther ConsiderationsIf in doubt read the safety labels If in doubt read the safety labels
posted on the ATVposted on the ATVSafe use Safe use How to operateHow to operateSpecific load capacitiesSpecific load capacities
Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration
Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 386 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 386 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 33 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 33 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 66 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 66 lbs
Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?
33 lbs. Front33 lbs. Front 66 lbs. Rear66 lbs. Rear
= 99 lbs. This doesn’t add = 99 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 386 lbs! up to 386 lbs!
Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
The additional The additional 287 lbs. in this 287 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear
Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
Other ConsiderationsOther ConsiderationsIf in doubt read the safety labels If in doubt read the safety labels
posted on the ATVposted on the ATVSafe use Safe use How to operateHow to operateSpecific load capacitiesSpecific load capacities
Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive
Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration
Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive
Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 390 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 390 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 30 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 30 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 60 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 60 lbs
Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive
But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?
30 lbs. Front30 lbs. Front 60 lbs. Rear60 lbs. Rear
= 90 lbs. This doesn’t add = 90 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 290 lbs! up to 290 lbs!
Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive
The additional The additional 300 lbs. in this 300 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear