Catvic 350ATV, Instruction Manual

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CLIMBING UPHILL
Use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle
overturns on hills. Be sure that you can maneuv-
er your AT V well on flat ground before attempt-
ing any incline and then practice riding first on
gentle slopes. Try more difficult climbs only
after you have developed your skill. In all cases
avoid inclines with slippery or loose surfaces,
or obstacles that might cause you to
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
W H AT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than on level sur-
faces or small hills.
H O W TO AV OID THE HAZARD
Never operate the AT V on hills too steep
for the AT V or for your abilities. Practice
on smaller hills before attempting large
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure
that your weight is transferred forward on the
AT V. This can be accomplished by leaning forward
and, on steeper inclines, standing on the footboards
and leaning forward overthe handlebars.
lose control.
hills.
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