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GETTING TO KNOW THE LT-Z50
Your child should become completely
familiar with the names and functions
of all controls. Let the young rider sit
on the LT-Z50, with the engine off, and
ask him/her to operate specific con-
trols. Demonstrate operation of the
controls if necessary. Ask the child to
do such things as “apply the brakes,
turn off the engine, lock the parking
brake,” etc. Practice this exercise until
the child can operate all of the con-
trols without hesitation and without
looking at them.
Go over the INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING section with your child until
he/she knows all of the items that
should be checked and how they
should be checked. Give examples of
things to look for.
STARTING OFF AND STOPPING
To help your child develop confidence,
he/she should PRACTICE FIRST
WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as follows:
1. Have your child sit on the LT-Z50
and tell him/her to release the
parking brake.
2. Tell your child to keep his/her eyes
straight ahead while you slowly
push the vehicle from behind.
3. As you push the LT-Z50, instruct
your child to steer straight ahead
and perform operations such as
stopping the vehicle and turning
off the engine stop switch while
moving. Watch your child closely
to make sure he/she is operating
the controls correctly and without
looking at them.
4. As you reach the end of the prac-
tice area, tell the rider to stop the
vehicle, apply the parking brake
and get off. You should then drag
the end of the LT-Z50 around so
you can push it straight ahead in
the opposite direction.