KYMCO MXU 700i, Owner'S Manual

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7.12. 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.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight down
slope. Avoid sharp angles which could allow the
ATV to tip or roll over. Carefully choose your path
and ride no faster than you will be able to react to
obstacles which may appear.
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