User manual HYOSUNG TE 50 B

[. . . ] Printed in KOREA This owner's manual contains important safety information. Never allow anyone under 6 years old to ride this ATV. 1st Ed. FOREWORD This manual is an essential part of your vehicle. It contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance. It is especially important that this manual remain with the vehicle at the time of resale. [. . . ] Let the young rider sit on the A T V with the , engine off, and ask him/her to operate specific controls. Ask the child to do such things as apply the brakes, turn off the engine, lock the parking brake , etc. Practice this exercise until the child can operate all of the controls without hesitation and without looking at the controls. Go over the INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING with your child until he/she knows all of the items that should be checked and how they should be checked. Give specific examples of things to look for. STEP 1 - PROPER CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GEAR The first step to safe riding is proper protection of the rider. Your child should always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long pants, a 21 STEP 3 - STARTING OFF AND STOPPING WARNING For practice, choose a large, level area away from other riders and free of obstructions. Inspect the area before riding and remove any rocks, sticks or other potential hazards. Stay away from ditches and bumps. Practice with the engine off until your child gets the feel of using the brakes and can stop the vehicle and turn off the engine stop switch without looking at the controls, and without hesitation. WARNING Before permitting your child to operate theA T Vunder power, be sure to adjust the throttle limiter to provide a low maximum speed capability. Turning the limiter clockwise reduces the A T V maximum 's speed capability. To help your child develop confidence, he/she should PRACTICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as follows : 1. Have your child sit on theATVand tell him/her to release the parking brake. Instruct your child to keep his/her eyes straight ahead and slowly push the vehicle from behind, if you are physically able to do so. This will allow your child to get the feel of riding a moving vehicle. As you push theATV instruct your child to , steer straight ahead and perform operations such as stopping the vehicle and turning off the engine stop switch while moving. Watch your child closely to make sure he/she is operating the controls correctly and without looking at the controls. As you approach the end of the practice area, tell the rider to stop the vehicle, apply the parking brake, and get off. You should then drag the rear end of theATVaround so you can push it straight ahead in the opposite direction. Next, start theATVs engine and have your child practice starting off, riding in a straight line, and stopping, with the vehicle under power. Walk along the side of the ATV if you can, or have the young-ster ride back and forth between you and another supervisor. Releases the throttle and applies the brake in sequence when stopping. Becomes aware of the distance it takes the vehicle to stop when the engine stop switch is turned off while the vehicle is moving. As you approach the end of the practice area, you should again tell the rider to stop the vehicle, apply the parking brake, and get off so you can turn it around for him/her. Practice this exercise until your child can start off, accelerate, cruise and stop correctly and with confidence. 22 STEP 4 - TURNING After your child has learned to ride theA T V in a straight line and can stop it when he/she wants to, you should teach the child how to turn the vehicle. Explain the proper body movements for turning, and let your child PRACTICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as you push the vehicle from behind. [. . . ] The build-up of mud, brush, grass, etc, especially on the engine and exhaust system, can reduce engine cooling, conceal damage, or increase wear of certain parts. It is important to remove all debris during cleaning. WARNING Be sure to use a suitable container to catch the fuel you drain from the carburetor. Keep fuel out of the reach of children and pets or they may be injured, and dispose of unwanted fuel properly. PREPARATION FOR CLEANING WARNING When transporting theA T V lock the , parking brake and tie down the vehicle securely with rope or some other suitable means. Use extra tie downs when you transport the vehicle in the standing position. [. . . ]