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CAUTION:
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Do not shift gears without releasing the
throttle. Damage to the engine or drive
train may occur.
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When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower
gear. Be sure that the engine has sufficiently
slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improp-
er use of the brakes or shifting can cause the
tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-
creasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle abruptly or releas-
ing the clutch lever to quickly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could wheelie. This would in-
crease the chance of an accident, in-
cluding overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Open the throttle gradually. Release the
clutch lever gradually.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The wheels could stop rotating. This
could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear.
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