BS EN 15997:2011 Incorporating corrigendum October 2012 BSI Standards Publication All terrain vehicles (ATVs — Quads) — Safety requirements and test methods NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW raising standards worldwide™ BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 15997:2011 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15997:2011, incorporating corrigendum October 2012 The start and finish of text introduced or altered by corrigendum is indicated in the text by tags Text altered by CEN corrigendum October 2012 is indicated in the text by ˆ‰ The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee AGE/6, Agricultural tractors and forestry machinery A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © The British Standards Institution 2013 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013 ISBN 978 580 80871 ICS 43.140 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2012 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected 30 June 2013 Implementation of CEN corrigendum October 2012 EN 15997 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2011 Incorporating corrigendum October 2012 ICS 43.140 English Version All terrain vehicles (ATVs - Quads) - Safety requirements and test methods Véhicules tout terrain (ATV - Quads) - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai Geländegängige Fahrzeuge (ATV - Quads) Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 October 2011 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2011 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 15997:2011: E BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Contents Page Foreword 5 Introduction 6 1 Scope 7 2 Normative references 7 3 Terms and definitions 8 4 List of significant hazards 12 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.2.13 5.2.14 5.2.15 5.2.16 5.2.17 5.2.18 5.2.19 5.2.20 5.2.21 5.2.22 5.2.23 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 Safety requirements and/or protective measures 15 General 15 Mechanical hazards 15 Throttle control 15 Braking devices 15 Steering system 17 Moving parts 17 Sharp edges 18 Rider foot environment 19 Fuel and hydraulic systems 20 Rider’s seat and handlebar 20 Passenger handholds 20 Mechanical suspension 20 Drive train controls 21 Neutral indicator 21 Indication of reverse drive selection 21 Electric starter interlock 21 Access systems to the rider’s station and maintenance points 22 Foot controls 22 Lighting equipment (headlamps, tail lamps and stop lamps) 22 Stability 22 Category Y and Category T ATV speed capability requirements 23 Engine stop switch 24 Manual clutch control 24 Unauthorized use 24 Flag pole bracket 24 Electrical hazards 24 General 24 Over-current protective devices 25 Batteries 25 Protection against the neutralisation of the starter security 25 Hot surfaces 25 General 25 Temperature limits for touchable surfaces 26 Noise control 27 Noise control at source by design 27 Noise control by protective measures 27 Noise reduction by information 27 Vibration hazards 27 Material/substance hazards 27 Controls and indicators 28 Storage provisions 28 Ergonomics 28 Errors of fitting 28 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) 6 6.1 6.2 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures 28 Verification methods 28 Verification of final assembly 30 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Information for use 30 General 30 Signs (pictograms), written warnings 30 Accompanying documents (in particular the instruction handbook) 31 Marking 34 Annex A (informative) Examples of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs - Quads) 35 Annex B (normative) Service brake performance 37 B.1 Measuring maximum speed 37 B.2 Measuring service brake performance 37 Annex C (normative) Parking brake/Mechanism performance 39 C.1 Test Conditions 39 C.2 Test Procedure 39 Annex D (normative) Handlebar 40 Annex E (normative) Rider foot environment 41 E.1 Test probe 41 E.2 Type ATV Test procedure 41 E.3 ATV Type test procedure 42 Annex F (normative) Longitudinal stability 43 F.1 Test conditions 43 F.2 Test procedure 43 Annex G (normative) Hot surfaces 45 G.1 Identification of contact zones 45 G.2 Temperature measurement procedure 50 Annex H (normative) Noise test code 52 H.1 General 52 H.2 Operating and mounting conditions 52 H.3 Noise measurements 52 H.4 Test environment 53 H.5 Determination of A-weighted emission sound pressure level at rider's ear 53 H.6 Determining if further measurements are necessary 54 H.7 Determining the A-weighted sound pressure levels over a surface enveloping the vehicle 54 H.8 Determining the A-weighted sound power level from the A-weighted sound pressure levels over the measurement surface 56 H.9 Information to be recorded 57 H.10 Information to be reported 58 H.11 Declaration and verification of noise emission values 58 Annex I (informative) Vibration test code 59 I.1 Background 59 I.2 Coupling the hand and body to the vibration source 60 I.3 Positioning and operating the vehicle during the test 61 I.4 Parameters to be measured 61 I.5 Determination of the vibration levels 61 I.6 Information to be recorded 61 I.7 Information to be reported 62 Annex J (informative) Pre-delivery form 63 J.1 General 63 J.2 Dealer's declaration 63 J.3 Purchaser’s declaration 64 J.4 ATV pre-delivery certificate 64 Annex K (informative) Examples of warnings, pictograms and combinations that may be used 66 Annex L (normative) Evaluation sheet before letting a person use the ATV 69 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex M (informative) Instructions for tyres to be included in the instructions handbook 70 M.1 General 70 M.2 Instructions on use 70 M.3 Tyre and wheel maintenance 70 M.4 Tyre replacement 70 M.5 Tyre ageing 70 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC 71 Bibliography 72 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Foreword This document (EN 15997:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 354 “Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and goods and not intended for use on public roads - Safety requirements”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2012 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights ˆ This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC For relationship with EU Directive 2006/42/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.‰ According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Introduction This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100 (all parts) The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events are covered are indicated in the scope of this document When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Scope This European Standard applies to “All Terrain Vehicles” or “ATVs” as defined in Clause using liquid fuels (e.g petrol, diesel) This European Standard does not deal with requirements relating to use on public roads 1) This European Standard is not dealing with: ATVs exclusively intended for competition 2); agricultural and forestry tractors coming under the Directive 2003/37/EC; accessories for additional functions (towing hook and load carrying provisions remaining within the vertical projection onto the ground of the vehicle without these load carrying provisions are not considered as accessories); the additional hazards due to the use of the ATV on public roads; the additional hazards due to the use of remote control This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to ATVs, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4) It deals with the significant hazards during the whole lifecycle of the product as defined in 5.3 of EN ISO 12100-1:2003 This European Standard is not applicable to ATVs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN NOTE machine For the purpose of this document, any reference to the vehicle should be regarded as a reference as a Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 614-1, Safety of machinery — Ergonomic design principles — Part 1: Terminology and general principles EN 953, Safety of machinery — Guards — General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards CEN/TR 15172-1, Whole-body vibration — Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction — Part 1: Engineering methods by design of machinery EN 61310-1, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007) 1) In general vehicles intended for use on public roads have to fulfil specific requirements and require official “typeapproval” 2) The main criterion to be applied to judge whether vehicles are to be considered as exclusively intended for competition is whether they are designed according to the technical specifications laid down by one of the officially recognised racing associations BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) EN ISO 3744, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744:2010) EN ISO 4871:2009, Acoustics — Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and equipment (ISO 4871:1996) EN ISO 11201, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201:2010) EN ISO 11688-1, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment — Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995) EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003) EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003) EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008) ISO 29802, All terrain (AT) tyres and rims — Symbol marked pneumatic tyres on degrees tapered rims — Designation, dimension, marking and load ratings CR 1030-1, Hand-arm vibration — Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction — Part 1: Engineering methods by design of machinery Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and the following apply 3.1 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) motorised vehicle, propelled by an internal combustion engine with liquid fuel, intended primarily to travel on unpaved surfaces on four wheels with low-pressure tyres, having a seat designed to be straddled by the rider and handlebars for steering, and subdivided into two types as designated by the manufacturer 3.1.1 ATV Type I ATV intended for use by a single rider and no passenger and further identified by four intended usage categories as follows: 3.1.1.1 ATV Type I category G (General Use Model) ATV Type I intended for recreational and/or utility use by a rider age 16 or older 3.1.1.2 ATV Type I category S (Sport Model) ATV Type I intended for recreational use by an experienced rider, age 16 or older 3.1.1.3 ATV Type I category Y (Youth Model) ATV Type I of appropriate size intended for recreational use under adult supervision by a rider under age 16 and further categorized as follows: BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) I.2 Coupling the hand and body to the vibration source Vibration measurements shall be taken with the forces that are representative of coupling the hand to the handgrip and the body of the seat ˆ The coupling can considerably affect the measurement of vibration magnitudes.‰ The total mass of the hand-arm accelerometer and its assembly shall not be greater than g for each measurement direction The hand-arm measurements shall be taken at a point halfway along the length of the hand grips (Figure I.1) The accelerometer shall not be in contact with the rider’s hand during measurement Figure I.1 — Holding the handgrips Seat measurements shall be taken fixing the accelerometer in the central recess of a support disc of the size in Figure I.2 The support disc shall be located on the surface of the saddle Dimensions in millimetres Key Thin metal disc for accelerometer mount and added centre rigidity Appropriate cavity for accelerometer(s) Figure I.2 — Support disc for measuring vibrations on the seat 60 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) I.3 Positioning and operating the vehicle during the test The vehicle shall be in a stationary position and in line with the manufacturer’s instructions for safe usage The engine running conditions are defined during the hand-arm and whole- body measurement: gearbox in neutral position; for machines without a neutral position drive wheel not touching the ground (static); and ˆ at a half of the maximum speed (S/2, where S is the speed referred to in Maximum output (indicate standard used): (kW) at r/min) of the engine declared by the manufacturer.‰ Measurements shall be taken with the rider in riding position I.4 Parameters to be measured The primary parameter used for describing the vibration magnitude shall be the effective weighted frequency acceleration (root mean square) expressed in m/s The results shall be expressed as hand-arm weighted acceleration values for each handgrip and the saddle The frequency weighted acceleration measurement requires frequency weighting and band limiting filters to be applied When taking this into account Annex A of EN ISO 5349-1:2001 shall be considered for hand-arm vibrations and Annex B of EN ISO 8041:2005 for seat vibration The effective value shall be measured by applying a linear integration method The integration time at each measurement position shall be between s to s I.5 Determination of the vibration levels Three series of seven consecutive measurements on the three axes are required for the operating conditions defined shall be performed by a different rider for each series The riders shall be competent in using the machine being tested The effective frequency weighed vibration acceleration is calculated according to Equation (I.1) The upper and lower values of each series of seven tests are ignored and the remaining value shall be the average of the remaining tests of the three series The above is applied separately to each handgrip and the saddle The hand-arm vibration level to be declared shall be the higher of the two handgrips The seat vibration level is only measured in the saddle and not in the backrest I.6 Information to be recorded I.6.1 General When an evaluation of transmitted vibration exposure is made, the following information shall be recorded: I.6.2 Vehicle under test The following information shall be compiled: a) vehicle manufacturer; 61 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) b) model; c) serial number; d) vehicle arrangement, including its major attachments I.6.3 Measuring equipment The following information shall be noted down: a) the measuring equipment used, including designation, type, serial number and manufacturer; b) method used for calibrating the set of measuring apparatus; c) date and place of calibration I.6.4 Vibration data The following information shall be noted down: a) positioning and orientation of the transducers; b) individual root mean square and the mean frequency weighted accelerations in each axis; c) the total value of the vibrations transmitted to each handgrip and to the saddle under each operating condition; I.7 Information to be reported The following information shall be reported: a) the vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is subjected, if it exceeds 2,5 m/s ; where this value does not exceed 2,5 m/s , this shall be mentioned; b) the highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole body is subjected, if it 2 exceeds 0,5 m/s ; where this value does not exceed 0,5 m/s , this shall be mentioned; c) the uncertainty of measurement; d) vehicle manufacturer, model number, serial number, net power in kilowatts, vehicle arrangement, including major attachments and the type of the test site surface or surfaces used The vibration declaration shall state that the vibration emission results have been obtained in compliance with the test method set out in this standard Any deviation, whatsoever in respect of this method, and the technical justification of said deviations shall be clearly indicated NOTE 62 See EN 1032 for further information BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex J (informative) Pre-delivery form J.1 General The text of this form contains at least: a) the dealer’s declaration; b) the purchaser’s declaration J.2 Dealer's declaration The dealer’s declaration should state that: a) all inspections and adjustments have been carried out, in particular those concerning: 1) the presence of warnings; 2) the battery; 3) the oil/coolant levels; 4) the brakes/wheels/tyres; 5) the chassis/accessories; 6) the electric equipment: lighting/safety; 7) start up/engine operation check; 8) the road test; 9) the final inspection/cleaning; b) the vehicle is in working order; c) the purchaser has received: 1) the operation handbook; 2) information concerning the possibilities for riding tuition; d) the purchaser has been informed of: 1) the risks and of the safety instructions; 2) the need to follow riding tuition; 3) the operation of the controls; 63 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) 4) the importance of reading the operation handbook; 5) the importance of maintenance; 6) the warranty conditions J.3 Purchaser’s declaration The purchaser's declaration should state that: a) he/she has made himself/herself acquainted with: 1) the risks and the safety instructions; 2) the need to follow riding tuition; 3) the operation of the controls; 4) the importance of reading the operation handbook; 5) the importance of maintenance; 6) the warranty conditions b) he/she has received the operation handbook J.4 ATV pre-delivery certificate An example of ATV pre-delivery certificate is given in Table J.1 64 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Table J.1 — Example of an ATV pre-delivery certificate The ATV has been prepared in accordance with the [THE MANUFACTURER] assembly manual by a mechanic with the necessary competencies All technical updates relating to this model have been carried out ; Tick each box after having understood, checked and, if necessary, corrected the following points: Model: Type: Serial no.: Engine no.: Key no.: Brand name: Dealership stamp: [THE MANUFACTURER] guarantees the quality of preparation of your ATV: by signing below, the service manager certifies that he has prepared and checked it thoroughly This has been explained to you in a clear manner regarding the recommendations for use and maintenance necessary to keep it in perfect condition By signing below, you declare that you have been informed of these recommendations and the warranty conditions of your vehicle We have made every effort to ensure that you take delivery of an ATV in perfect condition Nevertheless, if you would like to make any remarks, please not hesitate to communicate these to the service manager at your dealership as quickly as possible The service manager: The customer: Date: Signature: ………………Date: Signature: Delivering of the ATV to the customer Hand-over the instruction handbook Explain the usage conditions (driving, safety, equipment, accessories) Explain and indicate the safety signs and warnings Explain the frequency and nature of the periodic maintenance Explain the instructions for use (running-in, periodic maintenance) Hand-over the ignition key and the spare key Indicate the on-board toolset Hand-over the original pre-release check certificate, duly completed and signed Preparing the ATV N.B.: the equipment to be checked may vary from one model to another Check any technical updates relating to this model and ensure they are applied Fixing of : Battery Swing arm Foot rests Fill the battery with the appropriate sulphuric acid (traditional battery or MF Skid plate Exhaust system (under engine) (Maintenance Free) battery) Gear shift lever Charge the battery (minimum 20 minutes) using a specific charger for MF Accelerator cable stop batteries Drain plugs (oil, cooling circuit) Install the battery Brake / accelerator levers on handlebars Check the air ventilation hose is correctly positioned and lubricate the This non-exhaustive list indicates the main elements to be checked terminals Oil / coolant levels Electricity: lighting / safety Check that the brake light switch works in conjunction with the rear Check the oil levels and ventilation of the components below If necessary, top up with oil brake lever (if fitted) Check that all lights work correctly Engine Gearbox Axle(s) Low beam Dashboard lighting Drain the Autolube pump for 2-stroke engines High beam Dashboard warning lights Tighten the control plugs and drain plugs to the required torque Rear lights Horn (if fitted) Check that the engine start switch works correctly with the gears Coolant level Check the coolant level If necessary, add coolant to the radiator or the engaged (left / foot brake lever) Road test: re-check that the dashboard warning lights work correctly tank Brakes / Wheels / Tyres Engine start / Operation check Check that the cables and / or hoses are correctly positioned Start the engine and check that it works correctly with no abnormal Check that the discs are clean and degreased noises Check / adjust the play of the front and rear brake controls in accordance Check that the choke works correctly Check that there are no oil, petrol or coolant leaks with the instruction handbook Check the fluid level for hydraulic brakes If necessary, complete with Check and adjust the idle speed Road test: stop the engine briefly then restart to check the idle hydraulic oil, according to the instruction manual, from a sealed can Check that the front and rear braking circuits are correctly drained speed stability when warm Check that the front and rear wheels are tightened Final check / Cleaning Re-check all oil and coolant liquid levels (tightening torque in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation) Inflate front and rear tyres to the recommended pressure Clean the ATv Check that the seat is correctly fastened Chassis / Accessories Road test: complete a test circuit in order to check that the brakes, Check that the lubricators are filled with grease (transmission shaft, steering, gear selection mechanism, two / four wheel drive selection universal blocks, etc.) If present, check the tension of the secondary chain and that it is correctly mechanism and water / oil temperature thermometer work lubricated Miscellaneous Check the correct positioning of the brake cables or hoses, accelerator If fitted, list of checks for preparation – Variable differential – Check cable, and the electrical wiring harnesses the cable and adjust if necessary Check the steering works correctly If fitted, clutch – Adjust the cable and play of the lever, check Check the following points: operation All pins are present Handlebars are tightened Complete a tour of the vehicle to identify any apparent fault Mud guard fastenings are tightened Luggage rack fastenings are tightened (front / rear) Shock absorber fastenings are tightened (front / rear) The service manager, ., certifies that the checks listed above have been Date: Signature: performed in accordance with the recommendations of the [THE MANUFACTURER] Original to be given to the customer – copy to be kept by the dealership – copy for the distributor 65 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex K (informative) Examples of warnings, pictograms and combinations that may be used Figure K.1 — Use personal protective equipment Figure K.2 — Do not use this vehicle on public roads a) Do not carry passengers on this vehicle b) Do not carry more than one passenger on this vehicle Figure K.3 — Passengers 66 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) a) Use from 16 years old b) Use from years old c) For ATV Type I category Y 10+: use from 10 years old d) For ATV Type I category Y 12+: use from 12 years old Figure K.4 — Minimum ages Figure K.5 — Read instructions handbook Figure K.6 — Warning; Hot liquid Figure K.7 —Tyre pressure Figure K.8 —Towing device: horizontal and vertical force limitation 67 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Figure K.9 — Never use drugs or alcohol Figure K.10 — Drive chain adjustments Figure K.11 — General warning label Figure K.12 — Maximum mass and tyre pressure Figure K.13 — For ATV type I: never carry passengers Figure K.14 — Maximum load capacity Figure K.15 — Maximum vertical and downward mass on the towing device 68 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex L (normative) Evaluation sheet before letting a person use the ATV An evaluation sheet before letting a person use the ATV is given in Table L.1 Table L.1 — Evaluation sheet before letting a person use the ATV Points to be checked Yes No Points to be checked Yes No First checks Emergency manoeuvres the maximum speed of the vehicle Can the person reach the footrests Does he have a good lateral vision (make the panoramic test) Front and rear brakes satisfactory Direction of vision satisfactory First exercises Can move the ATV without using it, walking beside it Can park the ATV, activate the parking brake Familiarity with the controls, correct use Can set correctly rear view mirrors Can use the lights Can use clutch Can use the gearbox Can use the accelerator Can use the braking systems First manoeuvres (make at reduced speed, among which one slalom) Can use the clutch in conjunction with the brake Balance satisfactory Direction of vision satisfactory Driving technique satisfactory Gear selection technique satisfactory Position of the ATV satisfactory On a slope Can perform a U turn Can drive down the slope Good distribution of the body weight Awareness of special situations Impact of meteorological conditions Wary of driving errors or dangerous behaviour putting the immediate safety of the rider or other persons at risk Behaviour satisfactory during use in normal situations (after explanations by the supervisor) Cornering using body weight Driving down a slope Climbing slopes Driving down a slope Crossing a slope horizontally Driving on rough terrain Skidding and wheel spin 69 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex M (informative) Instructions for tyres to be included in the instructions handbook M.1 General Tyres are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all conditions of driving depends on a relatively small area of road contact It is therefore of paramount importance that tyres be maintained in good condition at all times and that, when the time comes to change them, the correct replacements are fitted M.2 Instructions on use M.2.1 Fitting and removal of tyres It is recommended that these operations be entrusted to a specialist who has the necessary equipment and expertise M.2.2 Inflation pressure Correct inflation pressures are of the highest importance for safety Check tyre pressures and inflate tyres only when tyres are cold M.3 Tyre and wheel maintenance Tyre tread depth shall be checked regularly It has to be taken into consideration that the shallower is the tread, the lower is the tyre grip It is essential to stop as soon as possible after a puncture and have the tyre removed and examined Tyre repairs must be entrusted to a tyre specialist Distorted or damaged wheels shall be replaced M.4 Tyre replacement Replacement tyres and wheels must be of the same size designations and type as those specified by the vehicle manufacturer Changes in tyre type should not be made without first seeking advice from the tyre or vehicle manufacturer as the effect on safety, vehicle behaviour and clearance must be considered Used tyres should not be fitted if their previous history is unknown M.5 Tyre ageing Tyres age, even if they have not been used or have only been used occasionally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation, is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tyres must be checked by tyre specialists to ascertain their suitability for further use 70 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive (except, where relevant, the last paragraph of 1.2.1 and paragraphs to of the introduction of 3.3) and associated EFTA regulations WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard (e.g EMC directive 2004/108/EC) 71 BS EN 15997:2011 EN 15997:2011 (E) Bibliography [1] EN 1032, Mechanical vibration — Testing of mobile machinery in order to determine the vibration emission value [2] EN 2941, Aerospace series — Nickel alloy rivets — Technical specification [3] EN 30326-1, Mechanical vibration — Laboratory method for evaluating vehicle 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of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in agriculture and forestry [17] Health & Safety Executive UK (HSE)/Health & Safety Laboratory UK (HSL) — A.Bailey/D.Webb (HSL) 2000/2002 – General guidance and information on helmets for ATV use [18] Health & Safety Executive UK (HSE) — Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in agriculture and forestry — Agriculture information sheet number 33 (AIS 33) [19] The European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) – Brussels, Belgium [20] The Tire and Rim Association, Inc (TRA) – Copley, Ohio, USA [21] The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc (JATMA) – Tokyo, Japan 72 This page deliberately left blank British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards and other standards-related publications, information and services It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards and other standardization 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