Yamaha BIG BEAR 250 YFM25BZ, Owner'S Manual

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● Shift your weight backward and to the up
side of the hill.
● Never go down a hill at high speed.
● Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one
side. Go straight down the hill where possi-
ble.
● Improper braking can cause the wheels on
the uphill side to come off the ground or
cause loss of traction. Gradually apply only
the rear brake when going downhill.
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your arms
straight. Choose a low gear which will allow the en-
gine compression to do most of the braking for you.
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. Gradual-
ly apply only the rear brake.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight down-
hill. Avoid sharp angles which could allow the ATV
to tip or roll over. Carefully choose your path and
ride no faster than you will be able to react to ob-
stacles which may appear.
CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
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Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to
overturn.
● Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
● Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
● Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
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