CAUGHT IN ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE
OR THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WHILE
RIDING. FAILURE TO OBEY COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF THE
OPERATOR OR PASSENGER.
14. DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FEET, OR ANY OTHER
PART OF THE BODY OR ANY CLOTHING NEAR
THE ENGINE, MUFFLER, WHEELS, CHAIN, AND
OTHER ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE
WHILE RIDING OR RUNNING THE ENGINE.
Caution must be used in perf orming required
maintenance on or near an operating engine.
Special caution should be taken af ter the engine
has been running, since the engine and other driv e
components may be extremely hot.
15. Wet, slippery , rough, or steep terrain is potentially
dangerous and may result in injury if proper caution
is not observ ed. Slow speeds are required to saf ely
operate this v ehicle under those conditions. The
operator must use mature judgment, skill, and
experience to choose a speed suitable f or the
terrain and riding conditions.
16. The gov ernor settings f or this v ehicle's engine
must not be tampered with, altered, or changed.
The gov ernor is set by the engine manuf acturer
and limits the maximum speed of the engine (and
v ehicle) and protects the engine f rom damage.
Excessiv e speeds are potentially dangerous to the
operator and the engine.
17. Each time bef ore using this v ehicle, the f uel
supply should be checked. The f uel tank should
nev er be f illed while the engine is running or while
the engine is hot. Do not f ill tank in a closed area
such as a garage, while smoking, or in the v icinity
of an open f lame. Do not ov erf ill the tank.
Alway s f ollow the directions in the engine owner’s
manual. There should not be any f uel in the f iller
neck. Replace cap tightly to prev ent spillage of
f uel and potential f ire hazard. Af ter f illing tank,
mov e the v ehicle at least 15 f eet away f rom spot
of f illing bef ore starting.
18. If the v ehicle should start making unusual noise or
v ibrating abnormally , the engine should be stopped
and the spark plug wire disconnected. The v ehicle
should then be checked f or damage. Excessiv e
noise or v ibration is generally a warning of loose or
worn parts.
19. When making repairs or adjustments to the v ehicle
which do not inv olv e adjustments to the engine, the
spark plug wire must be disconnected and kept
away f rom the spark plug to prev ent accidental
starting. When working on or around, or when
restarting engine, use extreme caution to av oid
contact with the muf f ler, cy linder head, or any
other potentially hot area on or around the engine.
20. Alway s perf orm a Pre-Ride Inspection bef ore
starting the engine. See Pre-Ride Inspection
section in this manual.
21. The Custom Bar Cage assembly prov ided with this
v ehicle is not designed as a “roll bar”. Do not
operate this v ehicle without the cage properly
installed. Vehicles with light kits are f or decorativ e
purposes and to assist others in seeing y ou. Only
operate this v ehicle during day light.
22. When storing the v ehicle, it must be kept in a place
where gasoline f umes will not reach an open f lame
or spark. For long period of storage, such as f or
winter, the f uel tank should be drained in an open,
cool area. The engine must be allowed to cool
bef ore storage in any enclosure. Read and keep all
printed material supplied with this v ehicle. Timely
and specif ic instructions and a Operator's Manual
rev isions are included in supplements. If any
printed material included is unclear, contact y our
dealer/ retailer f or assistance.
23. NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION OF ANY KIND. SUCH OPERATION
COULD BE DANGEROUS TO Y OURSELF
AND/OR OTHERS.
24. Alway s slow down when turning. High speed turning
may cause loss of control, possible turnov er of the
v ehicle, and/or possible injury to operator or
passenger.
25. When turning on pav ement, knobby tires may
increase the risk of loss of control. ALWAY S
SLOW DOWN!
26. DO NOT RACE, JUMP, PERFORM “STUNT”
RIDING OR “SPINOUTS” WHEN OPERATING
THIS VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT
DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR SUCH
OPERATION.
27. This manual, along with the other supplements
prov ided with y our v ehicle, prov ide guidelines f or
the assembly , maintenance, and operation of this
v ehicle and is not intended as a serv ice manual.
28. Assembly , maintenance, and/or repair of this
v ehicle should only be perf ormed by persons of
suf f icient mechanical skill, experience, and
judgment (such as outdoor equipment dealers,
motorcy cle dealer/shops, or small engine dealers)
so that no unsaf e condition or modif ication is
made.
29. Alway s use extreme caution when starting the
engine. Av oid touching the engine, muf f ler, or