Can-Am DS 450 EFI, DS 450 EFI X XC Operator's Manual

WARNING

YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. A collision or rollover

can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as tu rning and
driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
For your safety, understand an d follow all the w arnings contained in this
Operator's Gu ide and the labe ls on your vehicle. Failure to follow these

warnings can result in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!

Keep this Operator's Guide with the vehicle at all times.

WARNING

Disregarding an y of the safety precautions and i nstruct i ons contained in
this Operator’s Guide,
injury including the possibility o f death!

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and on-product labels could cause

WARNING

This vehicle may exceed the p erformance of other v ehic les yo u may have
ridden i n the past. Tak e time to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle.

CALIFOR NIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

In Canada, products are distributed by Bomba rdier Recreational Products Inc.
(BRP). In USA, p roduc ts are distributed by BRP US Inc.

The following trademarks are the property of Bomb ardier Recreational
Products Inc.:

Can-Am™

DS 450™

Rotax

XP-S™

®

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Can-Am™ ATV. It is backed by the
BRP w arra nty and a network of autho­rized Can-Am dealers ready to provide
the parts, service or accessories you
may require.

Your dealer is c om m itted to y our sat­isfaction. He has taken training to per­form the initial setup and inspection of
your vehicl e as well as completed the
final adjustment before you took pos­session. If yo u need more compl ete
servicing information, please ask your
dealer.

Atdelivery,youwerealsoinformedof
the warranty cove rage a nd signed the

PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST

your new vehicle was prepared to y our
entire s at isfaction.

to ensure

Know Be fore yo u Go

To learn how to reduce the risk for you
or bystand ers being hurt or killed, read
the following sections before you oper­ate the vehicle:

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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VEHICLE I NFORMATION

We highly recommend that you take
a safety riding course. Please c hec k
your dealer or loca l authorities for avail­ability in your area.

Keep this Operator's Guide in the vehi­cle so that you can refer to it for things
such as maintenance, troubleshooti ng
and instructing others.

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Safety Messages

The types of safety messages, wha t
they look like and how they are use d in
this g uide are explained as follows:

WARNING

Indicates a haza rdous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.

NOTICE

which, if not followed, could severe­ly damage vehicle componen ts or
other property.

About this Operator's
Guide

This Operator's Guide has been pre­pared to acquaint the owner/operat or
of a new v ehicle with the various v e­hicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instruc tions. It is indispens­able for the proper use of the product.

Note that this guide is available in sev­eral la ngua ges . In the event of any dis­crepancy, the english version shall pre­vail.

If you want to view and/or print an ex­tra copy of your Operator's Guide, sim­ply visit the following website www.
operatorsguide.brp.com.

The inform ations contained in this doc­ument are correct at the time of publi­cation. B RP, however, maintains a pol­icy of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any ob ligation to ins tall them on prod­ucts previously manufactured. Due
to late changes, some differences be­tween the ma nufactured product and
the descriptions and/or specifications
in this guide may occ ur. BRP reserves
the right at any time to discontinue or

Indicates an instruction

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FOREW ORD

change specifications, designs, fea­tures, models or eq uipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.

This Opera tor's Guide and the

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when it's sold.

should remain with the vehicle

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While reading this Operator’s Guide , reminder that:

Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.

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WARNING

TABL E O F C ON TENT S

FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1

KnowBefore you Go............................................................. 1

Safety Messages................................................................. 1

About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1

SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................. 8

Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards ....................................... 8

Avoid Burns from HotParts ..................................................... 8

Accessories and Modifications ................................................. 8

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9

OPERATION WARNINGS .......................................................... 12

RIDING THE VEHICLE .............................................................. 37

Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................. 38

Clothing.......................................................................... 39

Recreational Riding ............................................................. 40

Environment..................................................................... 40

Design Limitation ............................................................... 41

Off-Highway Operation......................................................... 41

General Operating a nd Safety Precautions ................................... 41

Riding Techniques............................................................... 42

HANG TAG........................................................................... 48

IMPORTANT ONPRODUCT LABELS ............................................ 49

VEHICLE INFORMATION

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENTS .................................... 54

1) Throttle Lever................................................................. 55

2) Front Brake Lever ............................................................ 55

3) Clutch Lever .................................................................. 55

4) Parking Brake ................................................................. 56

5) Multifunction Switch......................................................... 57

6) Ignition Switch................................................................ 58

7) Tether Stop Switch ........................................................... 58

8) Indicator Lamps .............................................................. 59

9) Rear Brake Pedal ............................................................. 59

10) Gearshift Pedal.............................................................. 60

11) Tool Kit ....................................................................... 60

12) Seat Latch ................................................................... 60

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUEL.................................................................................. 62

Recommended Fuel . ........................................................... 62

Fueling Procedure............................................................... 62

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 63

OperationDuringBreak-In Period.............................................. 63

Starting the Engine.............................................................. 63

Shifting the Transmission....................................................... 64

Stopping the Engine ............................................................ 64

Post-Operation Care ............................................................ 66

What to Do if Vehicle Is Turned Over .......................................... 66

What to Do if Vehicle Is Immersed in Water .................................. 66

TUNE YOUR RIDE .................................................................. 67

Rear Track Width Adjustment.................................................. 67

Caster Adjustment.............................................................. 68

Suspension Adjustments Guideline ........................................... 69

Front Sus pens ion Adjustments ................................................ 70

Rear Suspension Adjustments................................................. 71

Front Sus pens ion Factory Settings ............................................ 72

Rear Suspension Factory Settings............................................. 72

VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION..................................................... 73

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................................... 76

5-Hour Engine Oil and Filter Replacement .................................... 81

10-Hour Inspection.............................................................. 81

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................. 82

Engine Oil ........................................................................ 82

Engine Coolant .................................................................. 85

Air Filter .......................................................................... 89

Air Filter Housing ................................................................ 89

MufflerSpark Arrester.......................................................... 90

Radiator .......................................................................... 91

Gearshift Pedal .................................................................. 91

Clutch ............................................................................ 92

Throttle Cable ................................................................... 94

Throttle Lever ................................................................... 96

Spark Plugs ...................................................................... 97

Battery ........................................................................... 97

Fuses............................................................................. 98

Lights............................................................................. 99

Indicator Lamps ............................................................... 101

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (cont’d)

Drive Chain .................................................................... 101

Drive Chain Slider ............................................................. 102

Drive Chain Sprockets ........................................................ 102

Tires/Wheels .................................................................. 103

Front WheelBearings......................................................... 104

Rear Axle....................................................................... 104

Suspensions................................................................... 104

Brakes.......................................................................... 106

Body............................................................................ 107

Frame .......................................................................... 108

Storage and PreseasonPreparation......................................... 108

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...................................................... 110

Vehicle I dentification Numbe r.. . ............................................. 110

Engine Identification Number ................................................ 110

Compliance Label ............................................................. 110

NOISE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REGULATION ...................... 111

USA and Canada Only ........................................................ 111

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 112

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ....................................................... 118

WARRANTY

TM

BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AND CANADA: 2009 CAN-AM
BRP I NTERNATIONAL LI MITED WARRANTY: 2009 CAN -AM

TM

ATV . . 124

ATV ..... 129

BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: 2009
CAN-AM

TM

ATV ................................................................... 133

PRIVACY OBLIGATION/DISCLAIMER ......................................... 137

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 138

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INFORMATION

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GENERAL P RECAUTIONS

Avoid Carbon Monoxi de
Poisoning

All engi ne exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car­bon monoxide can cause headac hes ,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, c onfu­sion and eventually death.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor­less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en­gine exhaus t. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly, and you
can qui ckly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide c a n linger for hours
or days in enc losed or poorly ventilat ed
areas. If you experience any s y mp­toms of ca rbon m onox ide poi soning,
leave the a rea immediately, get fresh
air and seek m edical treatmen t.

To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxid e:

– Never run the vehicle in poorly v en-

tilated or partially enclosed areas
such as garages, carports or barns.
Even if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust with fans or open windows
and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach da ngerous levels.

– Never run the vehicle outdoors

where engine exha us t can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.

flame many feet away from the en­gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo­sion, follow these instructions:

– Refuel outdoors in a well ventilat ed

area away from flames, sparks, any­one smoking a nd other sources of

ignition.
– Never add fuel with engine running.
– Never top off the fuel tank. Leave

some room for the fuel to ex pa nd

with temperature change s.
– Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
– Never sta rt or operate the engine

with the fuel cap removed.
– Use only an approved red gasoline

container to store fuel.

Gasoline is poisonous and can caus e
injury or death.

– Never siphon gaso line by mouth.
– If you swall ow gasoline, ge t any i n

your eye or inhale gasoline va por,

see your doc tor immediately.

If gasoline spills on you, wash w ith
soap and water and change your
clothes.

Avoid Burns fr om H o t P arts

The exhaust system and engine be­come hot during opera tion. Avoid con­tact during and shortly after operation
to avoid burns.

Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Haz ards

Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive. Fuel vapo rs can
spread and be ignited by a spark or

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Accessories and
Modifications

Do not make una uthorized modifica­tions, or use attachments or acces­sories that are not approved by B R P.
Since these changes have not been
tested by BRP, they may increase the
risk of crashes injuries, and they can
make the vehicle illegal.

See y our authorized Ca n- Am dea ler for
available accessories for your vehicle.

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SPECIAL SAFETY M ESSAGES

WARNING

THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TO Y AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS T O OPERATE.

This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles
andcars. Acollisionorrollovercanoccurquickly,evenduringroutine
maneuvers such as turning and d riving on hills or over obstacle s, if you fail
to take proper precautions.

WARNING

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instruc-

tions:

– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product warning labels carefully

and follow the operating procedures desc ri bed. Watch and pay atten tio n
to the

– Never operate this vehicle without proper instruc tion. Take a training

course. All operators should receive training from a certified instructor.
Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer for more information.
USA and Canada only: to find out about availab le training course
nearest you, call the Specialty Vehicle Insti tute of Am eri ca (SVIA) at 1
800 887-2887 or in Canada, the Canada Safety Council (CSC) at 1 613
739-1535 ext. 227.

– Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old

should never operate this vehicle.
– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle.
– Never o perate this vehicle on any p aved surfaces, including sidewalks,

driveways, parking lots an d streets .
– Never operate this vehicle on any public s treet, road or hi ghway, even a

dirt or gravel one.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet

that fits proper ly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face

shield), gloves, b oo ts, long sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
– Never ride this vehicle under the influen ce of alcoh ol or drugs. They slow

reaction time and impair judgement.
– Never operate at exc es s i ve speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper

forthe terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt wheel ie s, jumps, or other stunts.
– Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your vehicle

prior to ride. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures

and sc hedules desc ri bed in th is Operator's Guide.
– Always keep bothhands on the handlebars andboth feeton the footpegs

of the vehicle during operation.

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

WARNING

– Using foot protectors instead offootpegs as a resting area during opera-

tion may lead to foot protector breakage. Your foot or leg may come into
contact with the rear wheels, wh ich couldinjure youorcause anaccident.
Never use foot p rotectors as a resting area.

– Always go slowl y and be extra careful when operati ng on unfamiliar ter-

rain. Always be al ert to changing terrain cond itions wh en op erating this
vehicle.

– Never operate o n excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you

have learned a nd practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on
such te rrain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.

– Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this

Operator's Guide. Pr ac tice turning at low speeds before attempting to
turn at fas t er speeds. Do not turn at excessive sp eed.

– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the veh icle or for yo ur

abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.

– Always follow proper procedu res for climbing hills as described further

in this Operator's Guid e. Check the terrain carefully before you start up
any hill. Never climb hills wi th excessively slipp ery or loose su rfac es .
Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle sud denly or m ak e
sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.

– Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking

on hills as described further in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at hi gh speed. Avoid g oi ng down a hill at an angle
that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight
down the hill where possible.

– Always follow p rop er procedures for crossi ng the side of a hill as de-

scribed fur ther in this Opera tor' s Guide. Avoid hi lls with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
vehicle. Never attem pt to turn the vehicle around on any hill u nti l you
have mastere d th e turning tec hn iq ue described in this Operator's Guide
on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.

– Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climb-

ing a hill. To avo id stalling, use proper gear and maintain a stead y speed
when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the specia l
procedure for braking described in this Operator's Guide. Dismount
on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the vehicle
around and remount, following the procedure described further in this
Operator's Guide.

– Always check fo r obstacles before operating in a new area. Never at-

tempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fal len trees.
Always follow proper procedures when operating over obstacles as
described further in this Operator's Guide.

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WARNING

– Always be careful when skidd ing or sliding. Learn t o safel y control skid-

ding or sliding by p rac t icing a t low speeds and on level smooth terra in.

On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cau-

tious in order to reduce the chance of skidding out of control.
– Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than

that sp ec ified in this Operator's Guide. R emember that wet brakes may

have reduced stop pi ng ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If

necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the pads.
– Always use the size and type of tires specified further in this Operator's

Guide. Always mai ntain proper tire pressure as described further in this

Operator's Guide.
– Never modify this veh i cle th rou gh improper installation o r use of acces-

sories. Only use BRP's approved accessories.
– Never exc eed the stated load limits for this vehicle including the operator

and all other added accessories.

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OPERATION WARNINGS

The following warning and their format have been requested by the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission and are required to be in the Operator's
Guide for all ATVs.

Note: Th e foll owi ng i llustrations are general representa t ions only. Your m odel
may differ.

WARNING

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POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Operating this v ehicle without proper instruction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The risk of an a ccident is greatly increased if the operator does not know
how to operate this vehicle properly in different situations an d on different
types of t errain.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Beginning and inexperienced opera tors should complete a training course.
They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the
operating techniques described in this Operator's Guide.

For more informati on about the training course, contact an authorized
Can-Am dealer.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Failure to follow the age recommendations for this vehicle.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

A lack of respect for this age recommend ation can lead to severe injury or
death of the child.

Even though a child may be within the age group for which this vehicle is
recommended, he m ay not have the skills, abilities, or judgment needed to
operate th is vehicle safel y and may be involved in a serious accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

No one under 16 shou ld operate this vehicle.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Carrying a passenger on this vehicle.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Greatly reduces your ability t o balance and control this vehicle.
Could cause an accident, resulting in harm to you and/or your passenger.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never carry a passenger. Even with a lon g seat that provi des unrestricted
operator movement, it is not designed nor intended to ca rry passenger(s).

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Operating this vehicle on paved su rfac es .

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The tiresaredesigned for off-road use only, not for use on pavement. Paved
surfaces may serious ly affect han dlin g and control of this ve hi cle, and may
cause the vehicle to go out of control.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never op erate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots an d streets .

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Operating this vehicle on public streets, roads or h ighways.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

You can collide with another veh icle.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never operate this vehicle on any publi c street, road or highway, even a dirt
or gravel one. In many states or provinces it is illegal to operate this vehicle
on public streets, roads or highways.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Riding thisvehicle without wearing an approved helmet, eyeprotection and
protective clothing.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The following items concern all ATV's operator:

– Riding without an approved helmet increases the c hances of a sev ere

head injury or de ath in the event of an accident.
– Riding without eye protection can result in an accidentand increases the

chances of a severe injury in the event of an acciden t.
– Riding withou t protective clothin g increases the chances of severe injury

in the event of an ac c id ent.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always wear an ap pro ved helmet that fits properly. You should also wear:

– Eye protection (goggles or face shield)
– Gloves and boots
– Long sleeved shirt or jacket
–Longpants.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Riding this vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could seriously affect your judgment.
Could cause you to reac t more slowly.
Could affect your balance and perception.
Couldresultinanaccidentordeath.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never consume al c ohol or drugs before or while riding this vehicle.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Operating this vehicle a t ex ce ssive speeds.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increases your chances of losing control of the vehicle, which c an result i n
an accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always travel at a s peed which is proper for the terrai n, visibility and oper­ating c on di tions, a nd y our experience.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Attempting wh eelies, jumps and other stunts.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increases the chance of an accident, including an overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or jumps. Do not try to show off.

WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Failure to inspect the vehicle before operating.
Failure to properly main tain the vehicle.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always inspect your vehicle every time prior to use it to make sure the veh i­cleisinsafeoperatingcondition.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures a nd schedules
described further in this Operator's Guide.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Riding on frozen waterways.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Breaking through the ice can lead to severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never ride this vehi c le on a frozen surface before you are sure the ice is thi ck
enough and sound enough to support the vehicle and its load, as well as the
forcethatiscreatedbyamovingvehicle.

WARNING

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POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Removing hands f rom handlebar or feet from th e footrests during opera­tion.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to contr
cle or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the vehicle. If you re­move a foot from the footrests,your foot or leg may com e into contact with
the rear wheels, whi ch could injure you or ca use an accid

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the footrests
during vehicle operation.

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ent.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Failure to use extra care when operating this vehicle on unfamiliar terrain.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, w ithout enough time to
react.

Could result in t he vehicle overturning or loss of control.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrai n.
Always b e aler t to changing terrai n cond itions when operating the vehicle.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Failure to use extra care when operating on excessively rough, slippery or
loose terrain.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause lossof traction or vehicle control, which could result in an acci­dent, including an overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you
have learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on
such terrain.

Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Turning improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Vehicle could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always followproperprocedures for turning asdescribed further in this Op­erator's Gu ide. Prac ti ce turning at low speeds before a tte mpti ng to turn at
faster speeds.

Do no t turn at excessive speed .

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OPERATION WARNINGS

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POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Operating on excessively steep hills.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The vehicle can o verturn more ea sily on extremely steep hills than on level
surfaces or smal l h ills.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for t he vehicle or for your abili­ties.

Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Climbing hills improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control or cause vehicle to overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in
this Operator's Guide.

Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces .
Shiftyourweightforward.
Never open the thro ttle su ddenly or mak e s udden g ear c hanges. The vehi-

cle could flip over b ack wards.
Never go over th e t op o f any hill at high sp eed. An obs tacle, a sharp drop, or

another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Going down a hill improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control or cause vehicle to overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always follow proper procedures for going down hills as described further
in this Operator's Guide.

NOTE: A special technique is required when braking as you go down a hill.
Always 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 vehicle to lean

sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.

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WARNING

POTENTIAL H AZ ARD

Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control or cause vehicle to overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill untilyou have mastered
the turning technique as described further in this Opera tor's Guide on level
ground. Be very careful when turning on any hill.

Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.

When crossing the side of a hill:

Always follow proper procedures as described further in this Operator's
Guide.

Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the vehicle.

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