Yamaha ATV Manuel du propriétaire

ATV Rider Course ManualSAFETY INSTITUTEStephen GallsStephen GallsSAFETY INSTITUTE

Getting Familiar With Your ATVChapter 39Performing a Pre-ride InspectionAn easy way to remember what to check before riding is the acronymT-CLOC.Tyres

Starting The ATV10Chapter 4When you start your ATV you are responsible for controlling it. Read theowner’s manual section on starting your ATV and use

Let’s Start RidingChapter 511Before starting out, be sure to review your owner’s manual paying spe-cial attention to the warnings and procedures. Reme

Turning12Chapter 6Handling characteristics for ATVs vary depending upon basic designand how they are equipped. The turning information in this handboo

Quick Stops and SwervingChapter 713Applying a good riding strategy will decrease the likelihood of havingto make a quick stop. Scan and identify poten

You need to know the area in which you are riding and what you andyour ATV can do in order to have a safe, enjoyable ride. Your riding areasmay not ha

Riding StrategiesChapter 815Trail RidingPlan your ride carefully; do not take a trail that requires skill and tech-niques beyond your abilities or the

Riding Strategies16Chapter 8ATV Accessories, Loading & TowingATV accessories, heavy loads and towing can affect the handling andstability of your

Loading and Unloading and Transport of ATVAn ATV can be loaded on or off a vehicle safely providing the propertechnique is used. Failure to do this ca

18Riding Over ObstaclesChapter 9Obstacles should be avoided when possible. Smaller obstacles maybe crossed if proper judgement and skills are utilised

Foreward1This Handbook was produced by Yamaha Motor Australia in conjunc-tion with the Stephen Gall ATV Safety Institute. This manual is adaptedfrom t

19Riding On HillsChapter 10When riding just about anywhere, you will encounter some type of hills.An ATV can overturn more easily on extremely steep h

Riding On Hills20Chapter 10Here are some basic guidelines for traversing:• Keep both feet firmly on the footrests.• Lean your upper body uphill.• When

21Safe Riding PracticesChapter 11You should know safe riding practices and be aware of the environ-mental concerns shared by responsible riders. Being

22Safe Riding PracticesChapter 11Trail SignsWhen riding your ATV you may encounter different types of trail signs.The signs are designed to help trail

Safe Riding PracticesChapter 1123Chapter 11 - Quiz1. Carrying a map and compass is not a good riding practice.True  False 2. Good planning can help

24ConclusionChapter 12In addition to recreation use, ATVs serve agriculture, business,commercial industry, and government and law enforcement agencies

Safety Alert25• Many people including children, have died in accidents associatedwith ATV’s.• Collated by Farm Safe Australia, an Australian Governmen

Contents2Chapter 1Introduction to Safety AwarenessSafety Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction to Safety AwarenessChapter 13So, your are anxious to ride. Before you do, though, be sure you andyour ATV are ready. If you are not, or i

Preparing To Ride4Chapter 2Personal safety and comfort are enhanced when you wear protectiveclothing. Operating without protective clothing increases

Preparing To RideChapter 25Eye ProtectionBeing able to seeclearly will help you ridemore safely. Operatingwithout eye protectioncan result in an acci-

Stretching - Lower Body6Chapter 2HAMSTRING: Face the ATV, put your leg up on the footpeg or seat of yourATV (or handlebar if you are really flexible!)

Stretching Upper BodyChapter 27UPPER FOREARM: With your palm face down with the other hand, bendyour wrists. Keep your elbows and palms of your hands

Getting Familiar With Your ATV8Chapter 3Read and study the Owner’s Manual carefully, and look at your ATV tomemorise the location of the controls.Know