Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual - Danger

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THROTTLE LEVER

The throttle lever is located on the right side of the 

handlebar. When pushed, the engine speed will increase. 

When released, engine speed will decrease - the lever 

spring pressure should return the lever to the set idle 

(engine) speed. Check for proper operation and specified 

freeplay of the throttle before every ride. See “2002 Model 

Specifications” starting on page 161.

Lever movement should work smoothly without binding 

or pinching in all lever and handlebar positions.  

NOTE : 

Freeplay is the distance the lever moves until the slack

in the cable is taken up. 

DANGER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Overturning or flipping the ATV onto yourself

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Opening the throttle too quickly and/or releasing the

clutch lever too quickly can overturn or “flip” the

ATV. You can be severely injured or killed.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never open the throttle abruptly. Open the throttle

gradually when moving off or accelerating. Never

“pop” or release the clutch lever quickly. Always

gradually release the clutch lever.

If the ATV “wheelies” or the front wheels begin to

come off the ground, close the throttle and pull in

the clutch lever immediately.

1. Throttle lever

a. Freeplay

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