LONCIN LX200AU-2, Manual

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Riding over rough terrain
Riding over rough terrain should be done with
caution. Look out for obstacles which could cause
damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or
accident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly fixed on
the footboards at all times. Avoid jumping the ATV
as loss of control and damage to the ATV may
result.
Sliding and skidding
Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could cause an
accident.
To reduce the possibility for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, putting your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide
sideways, control can usually be regained (if there
is place to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be improved. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting
such maneuvers, since both stability and con-
trol are reduced. Bear in mind that sliding ma-
neuvers should always be avoided on ex-
tremely slippery surfaces such as ice, since
all control may be lost.
What to do of if …
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Make sure to read each section on riding
techniques completely.