User manual HYOSUNG TE 100 R

[. . . ] This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. 1 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. [. . . ] Stop the vehicle completely, and wait 3 seconds. To shift into reverse gear, with the front or rear brake lever is squeezed, pull the reverse gear lever toward your bady and turn it for 90 direction to put in upper groove. STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the throttle lever. stop switch to the PARKING THE VEHICLE Set the parking brake securely as explained in the STARTING THE ENGINE section. WARNING It takes some time for the engine and muffler to cool off after a long ride. Do not touch these parts until they have had time to cool off, or you may burn yourself. 27 INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER IMPORTANT ADVICE TO THE PARENT : Your child s safety depends on your commitment to take the time necessary to fully educate him/her on the proper operation of the TE100R . Remember that proper instruction before your child begins to ride is just as important as proper instruction and supervision during riding. Please go through this manual with your child, page by page, and fully explain all of the instructions, requirements and warnings it contains. Be sure to put as much emphasis on safety precautions as on proper operational techniques. Question your child as you go through the manual to make sure he/she understands what you are saying. Following is a step by step guide to help make your childs first use of the TE100R a safe and enjoyable experience. Before you begin to use this guide, however, be sure you have reviewed the vehicle features and riding techniques described in earlier parts of this owner s manual, HYOSUNG strongly urges that you use this guide to teach each child that you let ride the TE100R . Be sure to take breaks as the child being instructed gets tired or his/her attention begins to wander. Full attention at all times is needed to safely operate any motorized vehicle, including the TE100R . 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 long sleeved shirt or jacket, and boots. Make sure that your child is not wearing any loose fitting clothes. can get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury. Even in hot weather, make sure your child wears long pants and a long sleeved shirt. These not only protect against abrasive injuries, but also help to reduce fatigue which comes from loss of body heat due to the wind. WARNING Failure to wear proper clothing and protective gear, as described above, may result in severe personal injury. STEP 2 - FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE VEHICLE Your child should become completely familiar with the names and functions of all controls. Let the young rider sit on the TE100R , with the engine off, and ask him/her to operate specific controls. Demonstrate operation of the controls if necessary. 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. 28 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 3 - STARTING OFF AND STOPPING 4. [. . . ] For extended life of your ATV, lubricate according to GENERAL LUBRICATION section. CAUTION High pressure washers can damage your ATV. High pressure washers such as those found at coinoperated car washers have enough pressure to damage the parts of your ATV. It may cause rust, corrosion and increase wear. Do not use high pressure washers to clean your ATV. 51 WARNING Operating ATV with wet brakes can be hazardous. [. . . ]