Club Tech Guide

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GENERAL SAFETY

· No alcohol consumption while on trails.

· No one under 16 allowed to drive vehicle w/o parent or guardian.

· Obey all wetland laws and tread lightly!

SEAT BELTS

· Must be worn and in working order and securely anchored for each passenger.

CLEVIS (REQUIRED)

· Each vehicle should have at least one screw type 1/ 2 inch or bigger- no pin type clevises.

· 1/2 - 7/8 inch clevis must have stamped 10,000 lb .+ rating.

TOW STRAP (REQUIRED)

· 2" minimum or 3" minimum if full-size or modified truck with 4" maximum, 10,000 pound minimum rating. No ropes over

  1-1/2 inch diameter.

· Strap must be in good shape ; no excessive tears or fraying.

· Cannot have hooks attached to the strap.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER (REQUIRED)

· Minimum of a single 2 pound, type ABC

· Must be securely mounted in a quick-release mounting bracket within reach of seat-belted driver.

· Gauge style only, no push button type.

VEHICLE RECOVERY

· Must have tow points in both front and rear.

· Hook secured with two 1/2" or bigger, grade 5 or better Bolts.

· Backing plates are required.

· Receivers following these requirements: vehicles with a gross weight over 4,000 lbs. must have a minimum 2" receiver;

  vehicles with a gross weight under 4,000 lbs. must

  have a minimum 1-1/4" receiver.

· Screw type clevis permitted in rear bumper if bumper is secured

  with grade 5 or better bolts.

ROLL BAR OR NON-REMOVABLE HARD TOP

· If fabrication is necessary, the minimum roll bar accepted

  is 1-3/4" cold rolled at .095 wall or better with

  no structural damage to the integrity of the roll over protection.

· Vehicles with full removable top and previously rolled trucks

  must have roll bar securely mounted.

· Body mounted roll bars must have backing plates at mounting point.

· Must have at least 1 3/4" diameter bar for main loop and

  kickers ; no well pipe or exhaust tubing.

· The main bar must be continuous loop with no welding.

STEERING AND LINKAGE

· Steering box, linkage and or miscellaneous parts cannot be loose when turning steering wheel.

BRAKES AND LINES

· Must have *working* front & rear brakes, (Firm, not spongy or sink to floor).

· All brake Lines must be in tact and secure.

LUG NUTS AND AXLE ASSEMBLY

· Each wheel MUST have all lugs studs and lug nuts on and secure.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

· Must have a “working” exhaust system, no open headers or straight pipes.

· Noise emission from OHVs may not exceed 99 decibels at a distance of 20 inches.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES:

· Loose objects in vehicle must be secured .

· Skid plate under gas/fuel tank.

· No visible fluid leaks on/under vehicle .