ATV SPORT REALITY STOP! - If you have the impression that four wheels give you the stability of a car, you are wrong. If you have the impression that an A TV is simple to drive and similar to those other vehicles, you are wrong. The risks involved are at least equal to those faced when riding a motorcycle. CHARACTERISTIC Example: Sharp knife No restraint system, no body, no protective structure Very high power-to-weight ratio Short wheelbase Narrow track High ground clearance, high center of gravity Soft, high traction tires Totally unsuited and illegal for road use PURPOSE Useful tool for cutting Rider must be able to shift weight Thrilling acceleration, competition performance Maneuverable in woods, compact Maneuverable in woods, narrow trails REALITY Risk of cutting yourself Motorcycle-like risk, rider can fall or fly off and is exposed, unprotected Relatively easy to wheelie, requires focus and skill to stay ahead of machine Relatively easy to wheelie, to turn over backwards or pitch over forward Relatively easy to turn over Clearance for obstacles, more suspension Relatively easy to turn over travel Traction and flotation on soft, loose surfaces Designed exclusively for off road Grip on hard surface (pavement) makes it easy to turn over High risk of turn over or collision if you ride on. POTENTIAL HAZARD Given the realities of sport ATVs and/or the limits of your own riding abilities, you may lose control. The limits are impossible to be specific about because of the variation in terrain and rider ability are nearly unlimited. If you chose to ride an ATV, you must understand and respect the reality of the above. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose control, have an accident and be severely injured, paralyzed or killed. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD The hazards of ATV riding cannot be completely avoided. They can be minimized with training, good judgement, experience, use of helmet, protective gear and development of skills in weight shifting, throttle and brake control. Reading and understanding this Owner's Manual and warning labels, watching and understanding the ATV safety video and completing an ATV training course are essential and can begin your learning process. 1 FOREWORD Experienced Riders Only All Cannondale motorsports products are high performance, sport and/or competition machines and should only be operated by licensed competition riders in excellent physical condition. Operators should be welltrained and experienced in the operation of high performance competition vehicles. · · This vehicle is not for beginners or the inexperienced. Before you ride this vehicle, read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and understand all of the instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes presented. · Read and understand the entire procedure before performing any work. If you are unfamiliar with or doubt your own abilities to complete a procedure as described, have an authorized Cannondale motorsports dealer service your vehicle. For detailed service information, obtain the engine service or chassis manual for your vehicle or contact an authorized Cannondale motorsports dealer for a list of available publications. Addenda to this manual Before you begin reading the manual, go to the "Addenda" section at the end of this manual. The addenda or "supplements" section provides any additional, replacement, or supplemental information for your product available at the time of shipment. About this manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the vehicle owner with important safety, service, maintenance, and tuning information. Read and understand this manual before operating or working on the vehicle. Keep your Owner's Manual on the vehicle while you ride. If you lose this manual, contact an authorized Cannondale motorsports dealer for a replacement. · This manual contains standard ATV industry safety information required to be a part of ATV Owner's Manuals. It also contains Cannondale specific model information. 2 Comments? If you have any comments or suggestions about this Owner's manual, we'd appreciate hearing from you. Send to: Technical Publications Cannondale Corporation 2 Corporate Drive Bedford, PA 15522 E-mail: technical.publications@cannondale.com Noise Regulation TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED U.S. federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof;(1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW: 1. Removing, puncturing, or altering of the muffler, the baffle system, header pipes, or any other component which conducts exhaust gases. 2. Lack of proper maintenance. 3. Replacing, altering, modifying any moving part of the vehicle or parts of the exhaust, intake (e.g. air filters) with parts other than those specified by the manufacturer. Limitations All information in this Owner's Manual is based upon the latest product data and specifications available at the time of printing. Cannondale Corporation reserves the right to make product changes and improvements which may affect illustrations, photographs and explanations contained in this Owner's Manual. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, (electronic mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of Cannondale Corporation. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible. All the procedures and specifications found in this publication are subject to change without prior notice and without Cannondale Corporation incurring any obligation. The illustrations in this publication are intended for reference use only and may not depict the actual model or component parts. Your model may differ. If you have questions about this Owner's Manual call: 1-800-MOTO-USA. 3 SAFETY ALERTS · · FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Keep this Owner's Manual with your vehicle at all times. Messages with the Safety Alert Symbol · Pay special attention to all messages preceded by the Safety Alert Symbol. It means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Indicates that severe personal injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed. Indicates a potential hazard that COULD result in serious injury or death. DANGER WARNING CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which that could result in vehicle damage if instructions are not followed. NOTE : Provides helpful information. 4 SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES · · AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. Severe injury or Death can result if you do not follow these instructions: Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described. Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 (USA only) to find out about the training courses nearest you. Always follow the age recommendation: A child under 16 years old should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an ATV without adult supervision, and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she does not have the abilities to operate it safely. · · Never carry a passenger on a ATV. Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets. Never operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one. Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV. Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions, and your experience. Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts. Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual. Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footpegs of the ATV during operation. Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to 5 · · · · · · · · · · · · · changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV. · Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain. Always follow proper procedures for turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed. Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills. Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. 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. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described in this manual. 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. 6 · · · Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique described in this manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible. Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, use the proper gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking described in this manual. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described in this manual. Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly · · · · · an be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding out of control. · Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that specified in this manual. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test you brakes after leaving water. if necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings. Always use the size and type of tires specified in this manual. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of accessories. Never install a twist grip throttle on this ATV. Never exceed the stated load limits for an ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for carrying cargo. Allow greater distance for braking. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Consumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or the ATV Distributors' Safety Hotline at 1-800-852-5344 (USA only). · · · · · 7 When reading this manual, remember: WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that COULD result in serious injury or death. CONTENTS ATV SPORT R ...