The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)