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DESCENDING A HILL
Going down a hill improperly can be
hazardous.
Going down a hill improperly can
cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
Always follow the proper procedures
for going down hills as described in
this section.
WARNING
To ride down a hill with the ATV, follow
the instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you start down the hill.
2. Point the ATV straight downhill.
3. Transfer body weight to the rear by
sliding back on the seat.
4. Shift the transmission into a low gear and
ride down the hill slowly with the throttle
released.
5. Apply the rear brake to control downhill
speed.
6. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the ATV to lean sharply to
one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
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TRAVERSING A SLOPE
When traversing a slope, you should :
1. Lean your body uphill.
2. Steer slightly uphill, if necessary, to
maintain a straight course.
Crossing hills or turning on hills
improperly can be hazardous.
Crossing hills or turning on hills
improperly can 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 CLIMBING A HILL section.
Practice this technique on level
ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill. Avoid crossing the side of
a steep hill if possible.
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