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SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly
dismounting while climbing a hill could cause a
rollover.
• Always maintain a steady speed when climbing
a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
• Keep body weight uphill.
• Apply the front brakes (right lever).
• When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well,
and then lock the parking brake.
• Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.
• Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill.
• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the
owner's manual. See page 44.
If the ATV begins rolling downhill:
• Keep body weight uphill.
• Apply the front brakes gradually.
• Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
• Never apply engine power.
• When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking
brake.
• Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill.
• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the
owner's manual. See page 44.
Operating on Steep Hills
Operating on excessively steep hills could cause a
rollover.
Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or for
your abilities. Never operate the ATV on hills
steeper than 25 degrees.
