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TIVE RIDING
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Active Riding
ATV-0032
ATV-0033
1. Accelerate before you start climb-
ing; then maintain a steady pace.
2. Lean as far forward as possible.
For steeper hills, come off your
seat to stand and lean forward.
3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to a
lower gear. At the same time,
release the throttle (so your front
tires don’t lift),
OR
4. If that doesn’t work and you still
have forward motion and the ter-
rain permits, do a U-turn, go back
down, and try climbing again,
OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion,
follow the K-turn procedure.
Never Operate Up or
Down Hills Steeper
Than 25°
Riding Downhill
Success in riding downhill depends on
how well you know your brakes—take
it easy on them, or you could flip over.
ATV-0018
ATV-0030
ATV-0031
1. Shift your body weight as far back
on the seat as possible.
2. Shift into low range; stay out of
neutral.
3. Lightly apply the brake and release
the throttle lever completely.
Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced
skill; it’s really tricky and unpredict-
able. So, whether your skills are
advanced or not, try to avoid this kind
of riding. If you’re in a situation where
you absolutely have to sidehill, follow
this method:
