
TABLE OF CONTENTS
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
NOTICE................................................................................ 7
INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 8
SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES................................................... 10
OPERATION WARNINGS.......................................................... 13
RIDING THE VEHICLE.............................................................. 40
Pre-Operation Check ........................................................... 40
Clothing.......................................................................... 42
Carrying Loads .................................................................. 43
Hauling a Trailer (if so equipped) .............................................. 43
Working with your Vehicle..................................................... 43
Recreational Riding............................................................. 43
Environment..................................................................... 44
Design Limitation............................................................... 44
Off-Highway Operation......................................................... 44
General Operating and Safety Precautions .................................. 45
Uphill Driving .................................................................... 45
DownhillDriving ................................................................ 45
Side Hilling....................................................................... 46
Drop-Offs ........................................................................ 46
Riding Techniques .............................................................. 46
Routine Maintenance........................................................... 52
HANG TAG .......................................................................... 53
ON-PRODUCT LABELS............................................................ 54
VEHICLE INFORMATION
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE............................................. 58
NOISE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REGULATION....................... 61
EMISSION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 62
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................. 63
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT.................................... 64
1) ThrottleLever ................................................................ 65
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