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DRIVING PROCEDURES 1. Wear protective riding gear. See page 12. 2. Perform the pre-ride inspection. 3. Place the transmission in PARK. 4. Lock the parking brake. 5. Mount the vehicle from the left side. 6. Sit upright with both feet on the footrests and both hands on the handlebars. 7. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. 8. Shift the transmission into gear. 9. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel. 10. Release the parking brake. 11. Slowly depress the throttle with your right thumb and begin driving. 12. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and brakes on level surfaces. TURNING THE VEHICLE Both rear wheels drive equally at all times. This means that the outside wheel 1. Slow down. 2. Never turn quickly when carrying cargo. 3. Steer in the direction of the turn. 4. Keep both feet on the footrests. 5. Lean your upper body to the inside of the turn while supporting your weight on the outer footrest. This technique alters the balance of traction between 6. Practice making turns at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds WARNING Turning improperly can result in vehicle overturn. Never turn abruptly or at sharp angles. Never turn at high speeds. 46 |