The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Safety Equipment RequiredRecommended - Helmet- Long Pants - Close Faced - Boots Shoes- Eye Protection 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.Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope. Watch for objects that could tipWatch for objects that could tip you over. you over.

Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground – Uphill Riding  Ride with your weight forward 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 little throttle  Use Back Brake only

Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions allow for 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! Be Aware! Keep speed down so hazards can been seen and avoided Keep speed down so hazards can been seen and avoided

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

Towing and Load Considerations Observe all weight limits Observe all weight limits Be sure tires are properly inflated Be sure tires are properly inflated Only place cargo on load racks Only place cargo on load racks Properly load cargo 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 Make sure all cargo is secured Balance cargo evenly on both sides Balance cargo evenly on both sides Balance trailer cargo evenly front & back Balance trailer cargo evenly front & back Allow extra room for starting, stopping and turning Allow extra room for starting, stopping and turning Avoid steep slopes especially side travel Avoid steep slopes especially side travel

Other Things to Remember No Riders, EVER No Riders, EVER If you ever have any questions refer to: 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 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