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If you start to climb a hill, but are unable to make it to the top, follow these instructions:
If you still have forward movement and enough space to turn around safely, follow
these instructions.
1. Turn around on the hill before you lose forward speed. As you turn on the side of
the hill, lean your body weight uphill.
2. Once you have turned around, ride down the hill as described in the DESCENDING
A HILL section.
If you lose forward movement, or begin to roll backwards, follow these instructions.
1. Lean farther forward, uphill.
2. Never apply the rear brake if the vehicle has begun to roll backwards.
3. After the vehicle has stopped, apply the rear brake.
4. Set the parking brake and dismount to the left while still leaning uphill.
5. If you are able, drag the rear end of the ATV around until the vehicle points downhill.
Stay on the uphill side of the vehicle while dragging it around.
6. Remount the vehicle once it is facing downhill, apply the rear brake and ride down
the hill as instructed in the DESCENDING A HILL section.
WARNING
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting the ATV while climbing a hill
could be hazardous.
The ATV could overturn if you do not
climb a hill properly.
Maintain a steady speed when
climbing the hill. Always follow the
proper procedures for climbing hills as
described in this section.