Zap DUDE 2010 Owner's And Operator's Manual - page 13
2010
Owner and Operator’s Manual
13
100 % ELECTRIC RANCH-HAND ATV
inside wheel, allowing it to skid. This allows it
to travel a shorter distance than the outside
wheel. This happens even though both wheels
are still turning at the same speed.
FOR HIGHER SPEEDS OR SHARPER
TURNS
Use the same technique that you use when
you move your body weight farther toward
the inside of the turn to maintain your
balance. Natural turning forces (which can
push the vehicle to the outside of the turn)
increase as the speed or the turn sharpness
increases. This means you must lean your
body farther into the turn as you go faster or
turn more sharply. This prevents the vehicle
from tipping over to the outside of the turn.
If your ATV starts to tip while turning, lean
your body farther into the turn while
gradually reducing the throttle and making
the turn wider, if possible.
To turn ATV, use the following
technique:
• Move your body weight forward and to
the inside of the turn.
moving could be hazardous. The front wheels
could lock causing a skid and an accident.
Apply parking brake only after ATV has come
to a complete stop.
WARNING
Turning improperly. ATV could go
out of control, causing a collision or
overturn.
Always follow proper procedures for
turning as described in the owner’s
manual. Practice turning at low speeds
before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
To turn the ATV, the rider must use the
proper technique. Because this vehicle has a
solid rear axle, both rear wheels always turn
at the same speed. This means that if the rear
wheels are getting equal traction, the vehicle
will tend to move straight ahead. This is
because the rear wheels will travel the same
distance. For the vehicle to turn, the outside
rear wheel must travel a longer distance that
the inside rear wheel. To make this happen,
the rider must create less traction for the
STARTING THE MOTOR
Before attempting to start the motor, make
sure you are completely familiar with all
operational aspects of this ATV.
Activating the throttle suddenly could be
hazardous. The front wheels could leave the
ground and cause loss of control of the
ATV. Always open the throttle gradually when
accelerating
Braking while turning the ATV could be
hazardous.
Use of the brake when turning could cause
the ATV to slide or roll over. Use the brake
to slow down before you begin to turn.
Braking hard on slippery surfaces could be
hazardous.
The ATV could skid and go out of control if
you brake too hard.
Apply the brakes lightly and carefully on
slippery surfaces
Operating the parking brake when the ATV is