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SKIDDING OR SLIDING
You may experience skidding or sliding when you are braking. You may be able to
overcome it by using the techniques listed below.
If your front wheel skids:
Gain front wheel traction by reducing the throttle opening and leaning your body
slightly forward.
If your rear wheel skids:
If space permits, steer in the direction of the skid. Shift your body away from the skid
slightly. Avoid using the throttle or brakes until you regain directional control of the
vehicle.
OPERATION ON HILLS
WARNING
Skidding or sliding could be hazardous.
You may lose control of your ATV when you regain traction unexpectedly.
This may cause the ATV to overturn.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on
level, smooth terrain.
On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in
order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding.
WARNING
Operating this ATV on excessively steep hills could be hazardous.
The ATV could overturn more easily on extremely steep hills than on level
surfaces or small hills.
Never operate the ATV on hills which are too steep for the ATV or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills before trying larger hills.