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ATV SAFETY & YOU

ATV SAFETY & YOU. Chapter One. Preparing to Ride. Explain why ATV should not be ridden on pavement Name your best resource for learning about your ATV List common ATV Parts Describe the proper way to load ATV Name five essential items to wear when operating ATV. Reducing the Risk.

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ATV SAFETY & YOU

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  1. ATV SAFETY & YOU Chapter One

  2. Preparing to Ride • Explain why ATV should not be ridden on pavement • Name your best resource for learning about your ATV • List common ATV Parts • Describe the proper way to load ATV • Name five essential items to wear when operating ATV

  3. Reducing the Risk • ATV’s used by people of all ages • Military, Farmers, Foresters, Hunters • Game Wardens, Biologists, Firefighters • Off roaders-motocross,ice racing, endoros

  4. Consumer Products Safety Commission Concluded ATV’s present risk of death and severe injury Their investigation resulted in the end of the sales of 3 wheelers ATV’s can be Dangerous

  5. Children at Risk • Physical Factors -Leg length -Foot length -Arm Length -Strength & Weight

  6. Age and Engine Size • For your child's safety and comfort, you must match your child with an ATV engine size that is appropriate for his or her age group. • Ages 6-11: Under 70cc • Ages 12-15: 70 to 90cc • Ages 16 and older: Over 90cc

  7. Read It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your best resource-The Owner’s Manual

  8. Owner’s Manual • Improve your ATV's performance and your enjoyment. • Maintain your ATV to help it last much longer. • Improve your riding skills. • Perform simple repairs. • Operate safely to protect yourself, others, and your ATV. • Get more information about questions you have.

  9. Finding an ATV Club Great place to find ATV Partner-Never ride alone

  10. Performing PreseasonMaintenance • Reinstall battery & check charge • Change oil • Check spark plug • Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel • Check lights & replace burned out bulbs • Check tires for damage and inflate them

  11. Performing PreseasonMaintenance • Check for damage caused by rodents, such as blocked pipes or chewed wires or cables • Check for rubber part deterioration • Perform pre-ride inspection

  12. Transporting your ATV • Maintain and inspect trailering equipment • Hitch trailer properly • Load ATV safely • Turn off fuel • Drain tank if long trip • Secure ATV

  13. Storing your ATV • Clean and let dry • Change oil & filter • Drain fuel • Clean outside • Cover muffler outlet • Remove battery • Jack it up off floor

  14. Protective Clothing • Helmets • DOT sticker or American National Standards Institute label or Snell Memorial

  15. Bike helmets • Do not wear bike helmets • Not sufficient protection for ATV’s

  16. Eye Protection

  17. Goggles or Visors • Free from scratches • Shatter resistant • Standard markings-z87.1 or VESC 8 • Ventilated and securely fastened • Brown or green on bright days • Amber for dark days • Clear for night riding

  18. Gloves • Reduce fatigue • Warm in winter • Padded knuckles to prevent bruising

  19. Boots • Over the calf • Heels • Motorcycle boots are the best for protection • Should protect feet, ankles, & legs

  20. Protective Outer Clothing • Layered • Protection from scratches • Knee pads, jacket & shoulder pads

  21. Protect against Wind Chill

  22. Winter Clothing • Layered • Should breathe • Waffle-weave • Never loose clothing

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