Yamaha YFM700RE, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
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Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
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Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
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Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.
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Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill.
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either up
or down hill.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles in
your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you wish to travel.
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