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side of the ATV.
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic
maneuvers on flat ground. Always check the terrain carefully
before attempting any hill. In all cases avoid inclines with
slippery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that might cause you
to lose control.
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure that you
weight is transferred forward on the ATV.This can be
accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper inclines,
standing on the footrests and leaning forward over the
handlebars. Whenever possible, ride straight up hill.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if you cannot
see clearly what is on the other side-there could be another
person, an obstacle, or a sharp drop-off. Use common sense
and remember that some hills are too steep for you to climb or
descend.
If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not
properly judged your ability to make it to the top, you should
turn the ATV around while you still have forward motion
(provided you have the room to do so) and go down the hill.
If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe you can
continue up the hill, restart carefully to make sure you do not
lift the front wheels which could cause you to loose control.
If you are unable to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on
the up-hill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then
descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the rear brake,
and apply the front brake gradually. The ATV could easily tip
over backwards. When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as
well. Dismount the ATV immediately on the uphill side or to a
side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around an remount,
following the procedure described in the Owner
’s Manual.
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