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RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding your vehicle downhill, shift your
weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the
vehicle 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, Improper braking may cause a
loss of traction. Use caution while descending
a hill 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.
Whenever driving down a hill, follow these
precautions:
1. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).
2. Slow down. Never travel down a hill at
high speed.
3. Always check the terrain carefully before
driving down a hill.
4. Always drive down a hill with the
transmission in forward gear. Never “coast”
or drive down a hill with the transmission in
neutral.
5. Avoid driving down a hill at an angle,
which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply
to one side. Always drive straight downhill.
6. Apply the brakes lightly to keep speed
slow.
When descending hills, using either brake
lever or the brake pedal will brake the wheels
on the downhill side. Avoid sudden
application of either the front or rear brake
because the wheels on the uphill side could
come off the ground. Apply both the front and
rear brakes gradually.
Whenever possible, ride your vehicle straight
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could
allow the vehicle 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.
Summary of Contents for MSU 600
Page 1: ...MASSIMO MSU 600 Owner s Manual...
Page 8: ...1 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS...
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Page 16: ...9 DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION...
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Page 31: ...24 RIDING YOUR VEHICLE Riding Your vehicle...
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