KYMCO MXU 500i, Manual

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7.16. RIDING DOWN SLOPE
When riding your ATV down slope, shift your weight as far to
the rear and up slope side of the ATV as possible. Move back
on the seat and sit with your arms straight. Engine compression
will do most of the braking for you. For maximum engine
compression braking effect, select low range “L” and change to
4WD before beginning to descend the slope. Improper braking
may cause a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a slope with loose or slippery
surfaces. Braking ability and traction may be adversely affected
by these surfaces.
Improper braking may also cause a loss of traction.
When this ATV is in 4WD, all wheels (front and rear) are
interconnected by the drive train. This means that applying
either the front brake or the rear brake will brake all wheels.
When descending slope, using either brake lever or the brake
pedal will brake the wheels on the downslope side. Avoid
sudden application of either the front or rear brake because the
wheels on the up of slope side could come off the ground.
Apply both the front and rear brakes gradually.