Suzuki LT-F160 2006, Owner'S Manual

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If you lose forward movement, or
begin to roll backwards, follow these
instructions.
1. Lean farther forward, uphill.
2. Apply the front brake to stop the
ATV. Never apply the rear brake if
the vehicle has begun to roll back-
wards.
3. After the vehicle has stopped,
apply the rear brake as well as the
front brake.
4. Set the parking brake and dis-
mount to the left side while still
leaning uphill.
5. Use one of the following proce-
dures to turn the vehicle around.
a. If you are able to, drag the rear
end of the LT-F160 around until
the vehicle points downhill. Stay
on the uphill side of the vehicle
while dragging it around.
b. Turn the handlebars fully to the
right. Stand on the uphill side of
the vehicle. Release the parking
brake with your foot and pump
the hand brake to let the LT-
F160 roll slowly backwards.
This will turn the vehicle side-
ways to the hill. Reset the park-
ing brake. Turn the handlebars
to the left. Stay on the uphill
side. Release the parking brake
with your foot and pump the
hand brake to let the ATV slowly
roll until it points downhill. Reset
the parking brake.
6. Remount the vehicle, apply the
brakes, release the parking brake
and ride down the hill as
instructed in the DESCENDING A
HILL section.
Descending a Hill
To ride down a hill with the LT-F160,
follow the instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you start down
the hill.
2. Point the LT-F160 straight down-
hill.
3. Transfer body weight to the rear
by sliding back on the seat.
4. Shift the transmission into a low
gear and ride down the hill slowly
with the throttle released.
5. Apply the rear brake to control
downhill speed.
6. 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.
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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.