Before You Ride

Chapter 4

Pre-Ride Inspection

Identify The ControlsParking Brake Hand Brake Levers

Foot Brake Lever / Pedal Throttle

Ignition Switch Fuel Supple Valve

Choke (primer) Clutch

Engine Stop Switch Gas Cap / Tank Vent

Shift Lever Starter (pull, kick electric)

Light on / off switch Light hi / lo switch

Check before you ride

T ires & Wheels

C ontrols & Cables

L ights & Electrics

O il & Fuel

C hain & Drive Shaft Chassis

Tires and Wheels

Air pressure Condition Bolts & Lug nuts

Controls & Cables

Location and operation of Controls Throttle and other cables Brakes Foot shifter or gear selector

Lights and Electrics

Ignition switch Engine Stop Switch Headlight & Taillight Brakelight

Oil & Fuel

Know your cruising range Check oil Start with full tank Check for leaks Check Air filter

Chain & Drive Shaft Chassis

Chain Drive Shaft Nuts & Bolts

Spark Arrester/muffler

Attached and working Wiggle it when cool to make sure attached

to manifold Do not remove arrester Remove carbon at least once a year

Tools & Supplies

Short Rides Spark plugs Tool Kit Flashlights Lamp bulbs First aid kit Map Electrical tape

Long trips Cables Brake Fluid Lug nuts Grips Tire tubes Tire gauge Survival kit Starter rope

How to Fit An ATVto the Rider

• Clearance between ATV seat & inseam while standing on footrest

• Upper legs• Foot length• Grip reach• Throttle reach• Brake reach

Proper sitting position

Dressing Right Helmet Goggles / Face

Shields Long Sleeves Gloves Boots

– Chest protector– Off-road pants

HELMETNumber one piece of protective gearfor children & adults

Full-face or Three-quarter Helmet Chin Strap (always fasten snugly) Considerations when buying a helmet

– Design Protection should be– Color your first consideration.– Price What is your life worth?

Athletic headgear - skateboard, hockey, football ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

HelmetCare & ConditionClean Inspect

Damage / Webbing (spidering)LiningChin Strap

Replace helmet every 5 years!

If helmet is dropped on a hard surface, it must be replaced!

Getting Familiar with your ATV Before you ride your ATV,read the

owner’s manual carefully.

Take a Certified Safe Rider’s Course4-H ATV Safety Class is NOT a certified course

Study your manual and look at your ATV to memorize the location of the controls.

CAUTION !!

NEVER LET ANYONE RIDE YOUR ATV WITHOUT

SHOWING THEM HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE ATV

AND ALL CONTROLS !

CAUTION !!

NEVER LET ANYONE RIDE YOUR ATV WITHOUT

SHOWING THEM HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE ATV

AND ALL CONTROLS !