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larger hills.
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Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as
described in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before
you start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes.
Never go over the top of a hill at a high speed.
● Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and
for braking on hills as described in this manual. Check the
terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your
weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid
going down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle
to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
● Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a
hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift
your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to
turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the
turning technique described in this manual on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
● Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards
when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, use the proper gear
and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall
or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking
described in this manual. Dismount on the uphill side of to a
side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described in this manual.
● Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
● Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large
rocks or fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when
operating over obstacles as described in this manual.
● Always be careful when skidding or sliding.Learn to safety
control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on
level, smooth terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the
change of skidding or sliding out of control.
● Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water
deeper than that recommended in this manual. Remember
that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the linings.
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Always use the size and type of tires specified in this
manual.
● Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this
manual.
● Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of
accessories.
● Never exceed the stated load capacity for an ATV.
Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached.
Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for
carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.
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