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Use caution while descending a hill with loose or slippery
surfaces. Braking ability and traction may be adversely
affected by these surfaces. Improper braking may also
cause a loss of traction. Gradually apply only the rear brake.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight downhill. Avoid
sharp angles which could allow the ATV to tip or roll over.
Carefully choose your path and ride no faster than you will be
able to react to obstacles which may appear.
CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills could cause
lose of control or cause the ATV to overturn.
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Always follow proper procedures as described in the
Owner
’s Manual.
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Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
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Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
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Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
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Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until
you have mastered the turning technique as described
in the Owner
’s Manual on level ground. Be very careful
when turning on any hill.
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires you to
properly position your weight to maintain proper balance.
Be sure that you have learned the basic riding skills on flat
ground before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surface or rough terrain that may
upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the uphill
direction. It may be necessary to correct the steering when
riding on loose surfaces by pointing the front wheels slightly
uphill. When riding on slopes, be sure not to make sharp
turns either up or down hill.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer in the
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