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An ATV is NOT a Toy and Can Be Hazardous To Operate
An ATV handles dierently from other vehicles such as motorcycles and cars. A
collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine operation such as turning,
driving over obstacles, on hills or rough terrain, if you do not take necessary
precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
• Read this manual and all CAUTION/WARNING labels carefully and follow the
operating procedures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should receive training from a certied instructor. Contact the ATV
Safety Institute at: U.S. - 1-800-887-2887 or Canada - 1-613-739-1535 to nd
out about a training course nearest you. Visit www.atvsafety.org to register for
free ATV safety training. ARGO is oering a $100 incentive for completion of the
ASI approved safety training.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY in the United States, call the
Consumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov
or visit www.atvsafety.org.
• Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV.
• Never carry a passenger.
• Never permit a guest to operate this ATV unless the guest has read this manual
and all product labels and has completed the training course.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways,
parking lots, and streets.
• Never operate this ATV on any public street, highway, or road (dirt or gravel).
• Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that ts properly.
You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots,
long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed which is proper for
the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
• Always inspect this ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating
condition. Always follow the inspection, maintenance procedures and schedules
described in this manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the
ATV during operation.
• Always go slow and use caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the abilities of the operator or the
ATV. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do
not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV inspected by an authorized ARGO dealer if it has been
involved in any type of accident.
• NEVER OPERATE UP OR DOWN HILLS STEEPER THAN 25 DEGREES
Safety Information
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