The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles ATVs

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Safety Equipment Required - Helmet - Close Faced Shoes Recommended - Long Pants - Boots - Eye Protection

Hazards to be Aware of · Unexpected drop-offs · Rocks · Changing slope • Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope. • Watch for objects that could tip you over.

Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground – Uphill Riding u Ride with your weight forward u Don’t change gears u Use front brakes only

Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground - Down Hill Riding u Weight Back where arms are fully extended (braced) u Use a lower gear with very little throttle u Use Back Brake only

Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions allow for u Roads at the Station t Wash board t Loose Gravel t On-coming Traffic

Hazards to be Aware of Key to Success n Be Aware! n Keep speed down so hazards can been seen and avoided

Pre-Use Safety Inspection n Check oil n Check fuel n Brakes, cable & Fluid n Tires – Pressure & Lugs n Leaks n Lights (if you may need them)

Towing and Load Considerations n Observe all weight limits n Be sure tires are properly inflated n Only place cargo on load racks n Properly load cargo Rear cargo as far forward as possible u Front cargo clear of the handlebars u

Towing and Load Considerations n Make sure all cargo is secured n Balance cargo evenly on both sides n Balance trailer cargo evenly front & back n Allow extra room for starting, stopping and turning n Avoid steep slopes especially side travel

Other Things to Remember n No Riders, EVER n If you ever have any questions refer to: u Posted labels on the ATV u Operator’s manual

ANR Policy & Procedures ***NEW*** u

ANR Policy & Procedures What’s New Inspect work area for specific hazards n Do not transport injured people on an ATV n Do not enter deep or swift moving water n Pre-shift inspections must be documented n

ATV Pre-Shift Inspections

The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) Considerations for Specific Types of ATV’s

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Starting Procedures and Use u. Demonstration

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Load Safety u. Max wt. Capacity – 500 lbs u. Front wt. Capacity – 100 lbs u. Rear wt. Capacity – 200 lbs

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive But wait this doesn’t add up ? !? 100 lbs. Front n 200 lbs. Rear = 300 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 500 lbs! n

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive n The additional 200 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive n Towing Capacity 1050 lbs This is not including the above mentioned load capacities u. This capacity decreases if the rear load space is utilized u

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive Other Considerations u. If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV t. Safe use t. How to operate t. Specific load capacities

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive Load Safety u. Max wt. Capacity – 386 lbs u. Front wt. Capacity – 33 lbs u. Rear wt. Capacity – 66 lbs

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive But wait this doesn’t add up ? !? 33 lbs. Front n 66 lbs. Rear = 99 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 386 lbs! n

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive n The additional 287 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive Other Considerations u. If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV t. Safe use t. How to operate t. Specific load capacities

Honda Rancher – Four Wheel Drive Load Safety u. Max wt. Capacity – 485 lbs u. Front wt. Capacity – 66 lbs u. Rear wt. Capacity – 133 lbs

Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive n Towing Capacity 850 lbs This is not including the above mentioned load capacities u. This capacity decreases if the rear load space is utilized u

Honda Rancher – Four Wheel Drive Other Considerations u. If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV t. Safe use t. How to operate t. Specific load capacities

Discussion New Policy n Pre-Shift Inspections n Operating ATVs in Steep Brushy Terrain n Appropriate Use When Moving Livestock n Overall Questions and Concerns n