Suzuki LT-A450X 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Descending a Hill
To ride down a hill with the vehicle,
follow the instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you start down
the hill.
2. Point the vehicle straight downhill.
3. Shift the shift lever into L (low)
position.
4. Transfer body weight to the rear
by sliding back on the seat.
5. Ride down the hill slowly with the
throttle released.
6. Apply the rear brake to control
downhill speed.
7. Avoid going down a hill at an
angle that would cause the vehicle
to lean sharply to one side. Go
straight down the hill where possi-
ble.

WARNING
Going down a hill improperly can
be hazardous.
Going down a hill improperly can
cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
Always follow the proper proce-
dures for going down hills as
described in this section.

WARNING
Braking on hills when in 4WD can
be hazardous.
When in 4WD, using either the
front brake alone or the rear brake
alone will actually brake all four
wheels. Therefore, any application
of the brakes will result in braking
force being applied to the downhill
wheels. This could cause the vehi-
cle to overturn.
Be extra careful when braking on
a hill when in 4WD.