Yamaha YFM660FS, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your
weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the
ATV as possible. Move back on the seat and
sit with your arms straight. Engine compres-
sion will do most of the braking for you. For
maximum engine compression braking effect,
select low range “L” and change to 4WD or
4WD-LOCK before beginning to descend the
hill. 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.
When this ATV is in 4WD or 4WD-LOCK, all
wheels (front and rear) are interconnected by
the drive train. This means that applying either
the front brake or the rear brake will brake all
wheels. 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 be-
cause the wheels on the uphill side could
come off the ground. Apply both the front and
rear brakes gradually.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could al-
low the ATV 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.
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