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3. If the brakes are frozen, move the ATV to a warm location to thaw out the brakes.
For your personal safety, do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm
water on the brakes.
WARNING
NOTE: After the brakes have thawed, dry them by compressing the brake
lever several times while riding slowly.
NOTE: After riding through snow, slush, water or mud, it is recommended to
dry the brake system before parking the ATV.
For your personal safety, go slow and be extra careful while riding on snow or
ice-covered terrain. Always be alert to the changing terrain while operating the ATV.
WARNING
1. Practice driving in an open snow or ice-covered area at slow speeds.
2. Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on snow or ice-covered
terrain.
Braking
Practice starting and stopping at slow speeds. Gradually work up to faster starts and
stops.
1. Steer straight ahead. Close the throttle completely, remove your thumb from the
throttle lever.
2. To apply both the front and rear brakes, compress the left hand brake lever
located on the handlebars or depress the foot brake pedal. To apply the front
brake only, compress the right hand brake lever located on the handlebars.
Gradually increase the lever pressure as you feel the brakes slowing your speed.
The pressure used depends on your speed and the condition of the terrain you are
riding. Slick, slippery or muddy ground requires gentler braking.
Pulling one or both brake levers too hard may cause the front and/or rear wheels to
skid or slide out of control. If this happens, release all pressure on the lever
immediately. Steer straight ahead to regain control. Then gently reapply the brakes.
Independent use of only the front or rear brakes reduces stopping performance.
Extreme braking may cause the wheels to lock, reducing control of the ATV.
When possible, reduce speed or brake before entering a turn. Closing the throttle or
braking in mid-turn may cause wheel slippage which will reduce control of your ATV.
Never hold the brake and accelerate at the same time. This will cause the brake
system to overheat.
Reversing
Remember, it is dicult to see behind you as you back up your ATV.
1. Proceed slowly, using a slight amount of throttle.
2. Keep the handlebar straight.
3. Avoid backing down hills; use a U-turn or a K-turn to turn around.
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