Arctic Cat ALTERRA 400, Operator'S Manual

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Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced
skill; it’s really tricky and unpredictable.
So, whether your skills are advanced or
not, try to avoid this kind of riding. If
you’re in a situation where you abso-
lutely have to sidehill, follow this
method:
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1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight to the
uphill side of the seat; also, support
your weight on the uphill footrest.
3. Steer like you’re driving into the
hill.
4. If the ATV feels like it’s tipping,
turn the handlebar downhill. If that’s
not possible because of the terrain or
other conditions or if it just doesn’t
work, stop and get off. Dismount the
ATV on the uphill side.
Swerving
Swerving is usually an emergency reac-
tion to avoid an obstacle.
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1. Ease off the throttle as you approach
the obstacle.
2. Turn the handlebar. At the same
time, shift your weight and balance
as you swerve. Use the principles of
leaning, weight shifting, and balanc-
ing—shift your body weight to the
inside of the turn.
3. Keep your hand off the brake until
the emergency is over and you’re
back in control.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles is risky; avoid it if
possible. Riding over logs, rocks, and
ruts means combining all the active rid-
ing skills into one big motion. Your ATV
will respond differently for different
obstacles (logs, ruts, etc.), but these are
general guidelines for overcoming two-
track (both tires contacting the obstacle at
the same time) obstacles: