User manual HYOSUNG TE 450

[. . . ] 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 owner's manual is an essential part of your ATV. It contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance. Failure to follow the warning contained in this manual can result in INJURY or DEATH. [. . . ] Return to your normal riding position after the rear wheels clear the obstacle. Remember that some obstacles are too high for your ATV or for your abilities. If you are not sure that you can safely cross over an obstacle, back up and ride around the obstacle. WARNING Operating this ATV through deep or fast flowing water can be hazardous. The ATV tires may float, causing loss of traction and loss of control. Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than described in this section. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving the water. If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the pads. You can ride the ATV through shallow water. Make sure it is not more than 30 cm (12 in) deep and is not moving fast. Choose a good place to cross before you ride through any water. Look for a spot where the banks are gently sloped on both sides and the bottom of the stream is hard. If you are unfamiliar with the area, park the ATV and inspect the stream first to find a suitable spot for crossing. When crossing, operate the ATV at a slow, steady speed. Be careful not to damage banks when crossing. 48 CAUTION Operating the ATV in water, sand, or mud causes rapid brake wear. Excessive brake wear can cause the brakes to be less effective. After repeated operation of the ATV in these conditions, bring it to your Hyosung dealer to have the brakes inspected and cleaned. RIDING IN COLD WEATHER PRE-RIDE INSPECTION Check that the throttle and all control levers move freely. Make sure that the footrests, shift lever, and rear brake pedal are free of ice or snow. CAUTION Using engine power to free up frozen wheels can damage your ATV. Severe damage to the drive train may occur if you use engine power to free frozen wheels. Before riding, manually move the ATV forward and backward to make certain that all wheels roll freely. With the transmission in neutral, move the ATV forward and backward to check that the wheels roll freely. If you cannot move the ATV, the tires may be frozen to the ground, or the brakes may be frozen to the wheels. [. . . ] For extended life of your ATV, lubricate according to "GENERAL LUBRICATION" section. STORAGE PROCEDURE If you don't plan on using your ATV for a long time, it will need special servicing requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, Hyosung recommends that you trust this maintenance work to your dealer. If you wish to service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines below : WARNING Operating ATV with wet brakes can be hazardous. Wet brakes may not provide as much stopping power as dry brakes. [. . . ]