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The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Safety Equipment. Required Recommended - Helmet - Long Pants - Close Faced - Boots Shoes - Eye Protection. Hazards to be Aware of. · Unexpected drop-offs ·        Rocks ·        Changing slope

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The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

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  1. The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

  2. Safety Equipment RequiredRecommended - Helmet - Long Pants - Close Faced - Boots Shoes - Eye Protection

  3. Hazards to be Aware of ·Unexpected drop-offs ·       Rocks ·       Changing slope • Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope. • Watch for objects that could tip you over.

  4. Hazardsto be Aware of Steep Ground – Uphill Riding •     Ride with your weight forward •     Don’t change gears •     Use front brakes only

  5. Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground - Down Hill Riding • Weight Back where arms are fully extended (braced) • Use a lower gear with very little throttle • Use Back Brake only

  6. Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions allow for • Roads at the Station • Wash board • Loose Gravel • On-coming Traffic

  7. Hazards to be Aware of Key to Success • Be Aware! • Keep speed down so hazards can been seen and avoided

  8. Pre-Use Safety Inspection • Check oil • Check fuel • Brakes, cable & Fluid • Tires – Pressure & Lugs • Leaks • Lights (if you may need them)

  9. Towing and Load Considerations • Observe all weight limits • Be sure tires are properly inflated • Only place cargo on load racks • Properly load cargo • Rear cargo as far forward as possible • Front cargo clear of the handlebars

  10. Towing and Load Considerations • Make sure all cargo is secured • Balance cargo evenly on both sides • Balance trailer cargo evenly front & back • Allow extra room for starting, stopping and turning • Avoid steep slopes especially side travel

  11. Other Things to Remember • No Riders, EVER • If you ever have any questions refer to: • Posted labels on the ATV • Operator’s manual

  12. The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) Considerations for Specific Types of ATV’s

  13. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Starting Procedures and Use • Demonstration

  14. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Load Safety • Max wt. Capacity – 500 lbs • Front wt. Capacity – 100 lbs • Rear wt. Capacity – 200 lbs

  15. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive But wait this doesn’t add up ?!? • 100 lbs. Front • 200 lbs. Rear = 300 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 500 lbs!

  16. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive • The additional 200 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

  17. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive • Towing Capacity 1050 lbs • This is not including the above mentioned load capacities • This capacity decreases if the rear load space is utilized

  18. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Other Considerations • If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV • Safe use • How to operate • Specific load capacities

  19. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive Starting Procedures and Use • Demonstration

  20. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive Load Safety • Max wt. Capacity – 386 lbs • Front wt. Capacity – 33 lbs • Rear wt. Capacity – 66 lbs

  21. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive But wait this doesn’t add up ?!? • 33 lbs. Front • 66 lbs. Rear = 99 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 386 lbs!

  22. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive • The additional 287 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

  23. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive Other Considerations • If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV • Safe use • How to operate • Specific load capacities

  24. Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive Starting Procedures and Use • Demonstration

  25. Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive Load Safety • Max wt. Capacity – 390 lbs • Front wt. Capacity – 30 lbs • Rear wt. Capacity – 60 lbs

  26. Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive But wait this doesn’t add up ?!? • 30 lbs. Front • 60 lbs. Rear = 90 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 290 lbs!

  27. Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive • The additional 300 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

  28. Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive Other Considerations • If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV • Safe use • How to operate • Specific load capacities

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