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RECREATIVES INDUSTRIES INC.

MAX AND BUFFALO ATV

OPERATOR¡¯S MANUAL

DO NOT REMOVE THIS OPERATOR¡¯S MANUAL

FROM THIS VEHICLE

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Your ATV can be hazardous to operate.

A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning

and driving on hills, over obstacles or while operating in water, if you fail to take proper

precautions.

For your safety, understand and follow all the warnings contained in this Operator¡¯s

Manual and the labels on your vehicle.

Keep this Operator¡¯s Manual with your vehicle at all times.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Particularly important information is distinguished in the manual by the following

notations:

The Safety Alert Symbol means

ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING

Failure to follow WARNING instructions

could result in severe injury or death to the

machine operator, a bystander, or a person

inspecting or repairing the machine.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates special precautions

That must be taken to avoid damage to the

machine.

NOTE:

A NOTE provides key information to make

procedures easier or more clear.

Recreatives Industries Inc., February 15, 2006

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Introduction

FOREWORD

Congratulations and thank you from Recreatives Industries Inc. for purchasing one of our

MAX or Buffalo All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

This Operator¡¯s Manual is furnished to ensure that the operator is aware of safe operating

procedures. It also includes information about the general care and maintenance of your

ATV.

Carefully read the following pages. If you have any questions regarding this ATV,

contact an authorized MAX ATV dealer or Recreatives Ind. at (1-800-255-2511) for

assistance. Remember, only an authorized Max ATV dealer or Recreatives Ind. have the

knowledge to provide you with the best service possible.

Protect Your Sport

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Know all local, state/provincial riding laws;

Respect your vehicle;

Respect the environment; and

You will gain the respect of others.

We also advise you to strictly follow the recommended maintenance program as outlined.

This preventive maintenance program is designed to ensure that all critical components

on this ATV are thoroughly inspected at various intervals.

All information in this manual is based upon the latest product data and specifications

available at the time of printing . Recreatives Ind. reserves the right to make product

changes and improvements which may affect illustrations or explanations without notice.

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Table of Contents

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury

or death

DIVISION I - SAFETY

INTRODUCTION¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­2

WARNING LABELS¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...¡­8

LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..11

OPERATION WARNINGS¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..12

QUICK REFERENCE¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..¡­¡­¡­.27

SAFETY SECTION¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...30

Prevention¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...30

Clothing and Gear¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­30

Condition of the ATV¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..31

First Aid and Survival¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..34

Active Driving¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.36

Basic Operating Maneuvers¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.36

How to Handle the ATV (Active Driving)¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.. 40

Tips¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...44

Sound Judgement¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...46

The Environment¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..47

Those Around You¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...47

Equipment¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.48

Personal Choices¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...50

Supervision¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..52

Taking Responsibility¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...52

DIVISION II ¨C OPERATION/MAINTENANCE

PREFACE¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­53

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...53

SPECIFICATIONS¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.54

GENERAL INFORMATION¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­57

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...73

OPERATING TECHNIQUES¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...77

GENERAL MAINTENANCE¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­....83

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­..107

PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­.108

LIMITED WARRANTY¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­...109

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­109

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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, over obstacles or while operating in water, if you fail to take proper

precautions.

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:

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Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating

procedures described. If you did not receive an owner¡¯s manual please call

Recreatives Ind. at 1-800-255-2511.

Never allow anyone under 18 years of age to operate your ATV.

Never permit a guest to operate your ATV unless the guest has read this

manual and all product labels.

Never carry more passengers than the vehicle is designed to carry. The

MAX II is a two passenger vehicle and the MAX IV is a four passenger

vehicle, the Buffalo is a two passenger model. Do not exceed the

passenger total.

Never carry passengers in the cargo area of the ATV at any time.

Never carry any cargo in the cargo area of the ATV when used in water.

Never exceed loads of 600 pounds on land in the MAX II, including

driver, passengers and any cargo and this capacity is further reduced if any

accessories and options have been installed (see the specifications section

in this Operator¡¯s Manual for the weights of accessories and options.)

Never exceed loads of 800 pounds on land in the MAX IV, including

driver, passengers and any cargo and this capacity is further reduced if any

accessories and options have been installed (see the specifications section

in this owner¡¯s manual for the weights of accessories and options.)

Never exceed loads of 1000 pounds on land in the Buffalo, including

driver, passengers and any cargo and this capacity is further reduced if any

accessories and options have been installed (see the specifications section

in this Operator¡¯s Manual for the weights of accessories and options).

Never exceed loads of 500 pounds when taking any ATV into water,

including driver, passengers and any cargo and this capacity is further

reduced if any accessories and options have been installed (see the

specifications section in this Operator¡¯s Manual for the weights of

accessories and options).

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious

injury or death.

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