Riding your atv – Baja Motorsports BA90-2 User Manual

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RIDING YOUR ATV

RIDING IN COLD WEATHER

Pre-ride Inspection

Check that the throttle and all control levers move freely. Make sure that the footrests

are free of ice or snow.

Move the ATV forward and backward to check that the wheels roll freely. If you cannot

move the ATV, the tires may be frozen to the ground, or the brakes may be frozen to the

wheels. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around them to melt the

ice. If the brakes are frozen, bring the ATV to a warmer area to thaw out the brakes.

After the engine has warmed up, check the brakes. Do this inspection on level ground

and do not exceed the walking speed. Be sure to check the operation of both front and

rear brakes. If the brakes do not work adequately, stop riding the ATV.

Bring the ATV to a warmer area to allow the brakes to thaw out. After the brakes thaw,

dry them by applying them several times before riding. If the brakes do not regain full

stopping power, ask your authorized service center to check them before you continue

riding your ATV.

Water that enters the brakes may freeze after you park your ATV. The frozen water can

prevent wheels from turning or the brakes from working. After riding through water,

mud, snow or slush, it is important to dry the brakes before parking the ATV. To dry the

brakes, apply them several times while riding slowly. Before your next ride, be sure to

do a Pre-ride inspection as described earlier in this section.

WARNING

Operating the ATV without a properly functioning brake system could be

hazardous.

Wet or frozen brakes will increase stopping distance. This will

increase your chance of having an accident.

Be sure to inspect the brakes before riding the vehicle in cold weather

as described above.

CAUTION

Using engine power to free up frozen wheels could damage your ATV.

Severe damage to the drive train may occur if you use engine power to free

frozen wheels.

Before riding, manually move the ATV forward and backward to make

certain that all wheels roll freely.

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