The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Safety Equipment

RequiredRequired RecommendedRecommended

- Helmet- Helmet - Long Pants- Long Pants

- Close Faced - Close Faced - Boots- Boots

ShoesShoes - Eye - Eye ProtectionProtection

Hazards to be Aware of                Unexpected drop-offsUnexpected drop-offs              RocksRocks              Changing slopeChanging slope

• Be aware of slope changes when Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope.riding sideways on a slope.

• Watch for objects that could tip Watch for objects that could tip you over.you over.

Hazards to be Aware ofSteep Ground – Uphill RidingSteep Ground – Uphill Riding

        Ride with your weightRide with your weight

forwardforward        Don’t change gearsDon’t change gears        Use front brakes onlyUse front brakes only

Hazards to be Aware of

Steep Ground - Down Hill RidingSteep Ground - Down Hill RidingWeight Back where arms are Weight Back where arms are

fully extended (braced)fully extended (braced)Use a lower gear with very Use a lower gear with very

little throttlelittle throttleUse Back Brake onlyUse Back Brake only

Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions Don’t Ride above what conditions

allow for allow for Roads at the Station Roads at the Station

Wash boardWash boardLoose GravelLoose GravelOn-coming TrafficOn-coming Traffic

Hazards to be Aware of

Key to SuccessKey to Success Be Aware!Be Aware! Keep speed down Keep speed down

so hazards can so hazards can been seen and been seen and avoidedavoided

Pre-Use Safety Inspection

Check oilCheck oil Check fuelCheck fuel Brakes, cable & FluidBrakes, cable & Fluid Tires – Pressure & LugsTires – Pressure & Lugs LeaksLeaks Lights (if you may need them)Lights (if you may need them)

Towing and Load Considerations Observe all weight limitsObserve all weight limits Be sure tires are properly inflatedBe sure tires are properly inflated Only place cargo on load racksOnly place cargo on load racks Properly load cargoProperly load cargo

Rear cargo as far forward as possibleRear cargo as far forward as possibleFront cargo clear of the handlebarsFront cargo clear of the handlebars

Towing and Load Considerations Make sure all cargo is securedMake sure all cargo is secured Balance cargo evenly on both sidesBalance cargo evenly on both sides Balance trailer cargo evenly front & backBalance trailer cargo evenly front & back Allow extra room for starting, stopping Allow extra room for starting, stopping

and turningand turning Avoid steep slopes especially side travelAvoid steep slopes especially side travel

Other Things to Remember No Riders, EVERNo Riders, EVER If you ever have any If you ever have any

questions refer to:questions refer to: Posted labels on the Posted labels on the

ATV ATV Operator’s manualOperator’s manual

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)

Considerations for Specific Considerations for Specific Types of ATV’sTypes of ATV’s

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 500 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 500 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 100 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 100 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 200 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 200 lbs

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?

100 lbs. Front100 lbs. Front 200 lbs. Rear200 lbs. Rear

= 300 lbs. This doesn’t add = 300 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 500 lbs! up to 500 lbs!

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

The additional The additional 200 lbs. in this 200 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

Towing Capacity 1050 lbsTowing Capacity 1050 lbsThis is not including the above This is not including the above

mentioned load capacitiesmentioned load capacitiesThis capacity decreases if the This capacity decreases if the

rear load space is utilized rear load space is utilized

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive

Other ConsiderationsOther ConsiderationsIf in doubt read the safety labels If in doubt read the safety labels

posted on the ATVposted on the ATVSafe use Safe use How to operateHow to operateSpecific load capacitiesSpecific load capacities

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive

Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive

Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 386 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 386 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 33 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 33 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 66 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 66 lbs

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive

But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?

33 lbs. Front33 lbs. Front 66 lbs. Rear66 lbs. Rear

= 99 lbs. This doesn’t add = 99 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 386 lbs! up to 386 lbs!

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive

The additional The additional 287 lbs. in this 287 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive

Other ConsiderationsOther ConsiderationsIf in doubt read the safety labels If in doubt read the safety labels

posted on the ATVposted on the ATVSafe use Safe use How to operateHow to operateSpecific load capacitiesSpecific load capacities

Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive

Starting Procedures and UseStarting Procedures and UseDemonstrationDemonstration

Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive

Load SafetyLoad SafetyMax wt. Capacity – 390 lbsMax wt. Capacity – 390 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 30 lbsFront wt. Capacity – 30 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 60 lbsRear wt. Capacity – 60 lbs

Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive

But wait this doesn’t But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?add up ?!?

30 lbs. Front30 lbs. Front 60 lbs. Rear60 lbs. Rear

= 90 lbs. This doesn’t add = 90 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 290 lbs! up to 290 lbs!

Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive

The additional The additional 300 lbs. in this 300 lbs. in this case is for the case is for the rider and his or rider and his or her gearher gear

Suzuki King Quad - 4 Wheel Drive

Other ConsiderationsOther ConsiderationsIf in doubt read the safety labels If in doubt read the safety labels

posted on the ATVposted on the ATVSafe use Safe use How to operateHow to operateSpecific load capacitiesSpecific load capacities