Zap DUDE 2010 Owner's And Operator's Manual - page 14
2010
Owner and Operator’s Manual
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100 % ELECTRIC RANCH-HAND ATV
• Turn the handlebar while looking in the
direction of the turn.
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.
Operating on Hills - Operating on
excessively steep hills.
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than
on level surfaces or small hills. Never operate
the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or
for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills. Climbing hills
improperly could cause loss of control or
cause ATV to overturn. Always follow the
proper procedures for climbing hills as
described in this owner’s manual. Always
check the terrain carefully before you start
up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward. Never open
the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes. The ATV could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at a high
speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle or person could be on the other side
of the hill.
To climb a hill with the ATV, follow these
directions:
1. Speed up and maintain a steady speed
before reaching the top of the hill. Remember
that you must ride at a steady speed all the
way to the top of the hill.
2. Shift your body forward by sliding forward
on the seat. Lean slightly forward. For steep
hills, stand on thefootrests and lean forward.
3. Maintain a steady speed while climbing the hill.
4. Slow down gradually when you reach the
top of the hill.
WARNING
Going down a hill improperly could
cause loss of control or cause ATV
to overturn. Always follow proper
procedures for going down hills as
described in the owners manual.
NOTE:
A special technique is required when
braking as you go down a hill. Always
check the terrain carefully before you
start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward. Never go
down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply
to one side. Go straight down the hill
where possible.