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!WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN
BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you
fail to take proper precautions. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can
result if you do not follow these instructions:
• Parents: It is very important that your child or children understand and follow
the instructions and warnings contained in this manual before operating this
ATV under adult supervision. Also, it is very important that you take time to
watch the Safety DVD (included in the Owner’s Packet) with your child or
children. It contains important operating and safety instructions.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating proce-
dures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-
887-2887 (U.S.) or 1-613-739-1535 (Canada) to find out about the training
course nearest you.
• Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to operate this ATV.
• Never allow a child to operate a Y-12+ ATV without adult supervision and
never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if the child does not have the
abilities to operate it safely.
• Some operators, even at the age of 12, may not be able to operate an ATV
safely; parents should supervise such operator of the ATV at all times. Par-
ents should permit continued use only if they determine that the operator
has the ability to operate the ATV safely.
• Never carry a passenger.
• Never permit a guest to operate this ATV unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels and has completed a certified training course.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots, and streets.
• Never operate this ATV on any public street, highway, or road (even a dirt or
gravel one).
• Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits prop-
erly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves,
boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed which is proper
for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
• Always inspect this ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance proce-
dures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests
of the ATV during operation.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer if it
has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this
manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly. Never go over the top of any hill at high
speed. Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for brak-
ing on hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill
at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would cause the
ATV to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described
in this manual. Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight
to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill
until you have mastered the turning techniques described in this manual on
level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backward when climbing a hill.
To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or
roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking described in this man-
ual. Dismount on the uphill side or to either side if pointed straight uphill. Turn
the ATV around and mount following the procedure described in this manual.
