Your Vehicle 7-21
Crossing a slope
Traversing sloping surfaces on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight
to maintain proper balance. Be sure that you
have mastered the basic riding skills on flat
ground before attempting to cross a sloped
surface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces
or rough terrain that may throw off your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body
toward the uphill direction. It may be
necessary to adjust the steering angle when
riding on loose surfaces by pointing the front
wheels slightly uphill. When riding on slopes
be sure not to make sharp turns either uphill
or downhill.
If your ATV does begin to tip, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no
obstacles in your path. As you regain steady
balance, gradually steer in the direction you
wish to travel.
WARNING
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills,
could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
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.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
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Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
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Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
