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6. Partially release the brake, but
lightly hold the brake lever.
7. Let the ATV roll to your right side
until it faces slightly downhill.
8. Reapply the brakes.
9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill
side, and keep your weight shifted
uphill when you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the
method for riding downhill.
Riding Uphill
Many accidents happen while riding on
hills and as a result of the ATV rolling or
flipping. So, obviously, use extreme cau-
tion and follow this method for riding
uphill.
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ATV-0032
ATV-0033
1. Shift down and accelerate before
you start climbing; 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, 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 terrain
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.
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1. Shift your body weight as far back
on the seat as possible.
2. Keep it in a low range; stay out of
neutral.
3. Lightly apply the brake and ease up
on the throttle.
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