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RIDING DOWN HILLS
It’s usually advisable to descend hills with the FOURTRAX pointed
straight downhill. Avoid angles that would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side.
On downhills, shift your weight back.
As you approach a downhill, stop and survey the terrain below. Never
ride past the limit of your visibility.
When you’ve selected a safe downhill path, shift into a lower gear,
shift your weight back with your arms extended and braced against the
handlebars, then go down slowly with the throttle closed.
Do not downshift abruptly while descending a hill.
Use mainly the rear brake to control speed. Avoid using either the front
brake or rear brake hard or abruptly when riding down hills.
Remember that operating any brake control with four-wheel drive will
cause braking at both the front and rear wheels.
Remember, braking effectiveness is reduced on any hill with a loose
surface.
Fig. 3-15
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