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TIVE RIDING
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Active Riding
K-Turns
Use K-turns if you accidentally stall
while riding uphill; you need to take
action before the ATV rolls backward
down the hill.
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1. Stop where you are, apply the
brakes, and shift to neutral.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Keep your body weight shifted
forward.
4. Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
5. If you’re to the left of the ATV,
turn the handlebar all the way left.
6. Partially release the brake, but
lightly hold the brake lever.
7. Let the ATV roll to your right side
until it faces slightly downhill.
8. Reapply the brakes.
9. Get back on the ATV from the
uphill side, and keep your weight
shifted uphill when you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the
method for riding downhill.
Riding Uphill
Roughly 20% of accidents happen
while riding on hills and as a result of
the ATV rolling or flipping. So, obvi-
ously, use extreme caution and follow
this method for riding uphill.
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ATV-0032
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