ATV SAFETY & YOU

Chapter One

Preparing to Ride

Explain why ATV should not be ridden on pavement

Name your best resource for learning about your ATV

List common ATV Parts

Describe the proper way to load ATV

Name five essential items to wear when operating ATV

Reducing the Risk

ATV’s used by people of all ages

Military, Farmers, Foresters, Hunters

Game Wardens, Biologists, Firefighters

Off roaders-motocross,ice racing, endoros

ATV’s can be Dangerous

Consumer Products Safety Commission

Concluded ATV’s present risk of death

and severe injury

Their investigation resulted in the end of the sales of 3 wheelers

Children at Risk

Physical Factors

-Leg length

-Foot length

-Arm Length

-Strength & Weight

Age and Engine Size

For your child's safety and comfort, you must match your child with an ATV engine size that is appropriate for his or her age group.

Ages 6-11: Under 70cc

Ages 12-15: 70 to 90cc

Ages 16 and older: Over 90cc

Your best resource-The Owner’s Manual

Read It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Owner’s Manual

Improve your ATV's performance and your enjoyment.

Maintain your ATV to help it last much longer.

Improve your riding skills.

Perform simple repairs.

Operate safely to protect yourself, others, and your ATV.

Get more information about questions you have.

Finding an ATV Club

Great place to find ATV Partner-Never ride alone

Performing PreseasonMaintenance

Reinstall battery & check charge

Change oil

Check spark plug

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel

Check lights & replace burned out bulbs

Check tires for damage and inflate them

Performing PreseasonMaintenance

Check for damage caused by rodents, such as blocked pipes or chewed wires or cables

Check for rubber part deterioration

Perform pre-ride inspection

Transporting your ATV

Maintain and inspect trailering equipment

Hitch trailer properly

Load ATV safely

Turn off fuel

Drain tank if long trip

Secure ATV

Storing your ATV

Clean and let dry

Change oil & filter

Drain fuel

Clean outside

Cover muffler outlet

Remove battery

Jack it up off floor

Protective Clothing

Helmets

DOT sticker or American National Standards Institute label or Snell Memorial

Bike helmets

Do not wear bike helmets

Not sufficient protection for ATV’s

Eye Protection

Goggles or Visors

Free from scratches

Shatter resistant

Standard markings-z87.1 or VESC 8

Ventilated and securely fastened

Brown or green on bright days

Amber for dark days

Clear for night riding

Gloves

Reduce fatigue

Warm in winter

Padded knuckles to prevent bruising

Boots

Over the calf

Heels

Motorcycle boots are the best for protection

Should protect feet, ankles, & legs

Protective Outer Clothing

Layered

Protection from scratches

Knee pads, jacket & shoulder pads

Protect against Wind Chill

Winter Clothing

Layered

Should breathe

Waffle-weave

Never loose clothing