Coleman xt260, Owner'S Manual

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Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on
unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain
conditions when operating the ATV.
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Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
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Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in
this manual. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting
to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
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Always have the ATV checked by an authorized dealer if it
has been involved in an accident.
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Never operate ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting 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 surface. Shift your weight forward. Never
open throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never
go over the top of any hill at high speed.
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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 which would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
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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 up 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.
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Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards
when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, 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 or to either side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.
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