Descending a hill
To operate the DTV down a hill, follow the
instructions below.
1. Stop and evaluate the hill before
attempting to descend. Make sure the hill
is not too steep, the terrain is not loose or
slippery and that there are no obstacles.
2. Do not go down the hill on a sharp
angle, this could cause the DTV to flip over.
Instead, go straight down the hill.
3. Place body weight to the rear of the DTV.
4. Adjust the angle of the handle backward
using the handle lock release lever (page 5)
5. Drive downhill slowly. Apply just enough
throttle to keep the clutch engaged. This
will allow engine compression to help slow
the machine and prevent the DTV from
rolling freely downhill.
Traversing is an advanced maneuver due to
the fact that leaning uphill also causes
uphill steering simultaneously. Only
attempt traversing with the recommended
safety gear, and after you feel comfortable
enough with your riding skill level.
Traversing a hill improperly could be
hazardous.
Traversing a hill improperly could result in
loosing control and flipping the DTV over.
This could result in severe injury or death.
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WARNING
Traversing a hill
RIDING THE DTV
Riding over large obstacles could be
hazardous.
Riding over large obstacles could cause
loss of control and cause the DTV to turn
over which could result in severe injury or
death.
Never attempt to ride over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always
make sure to follow the instructions in this
manual when riding over obstacles.
You are almost certain to meet obstacles
on most trails, if you meet an obstacle
that is too large, turn the DTV around and
do not attempt it. If an obstacle is not
too large and you have the knowledge and
ability (knowing the proper technique),
you can cross it by applying the following
steps:
1. Go slow while approaching the
obstacle.
2. Right before the obstacle give the DTV
some throttle and pull back on the
handlebars so the tracks go up over the
Obstacle.
3. Keep going slowly until the rear of the
track clears the obstacle.
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WARNING
Riding over obstacles
Never attempt to traverse a hill that is too
steep or has loose or slippery terrain.
Always follow the riding techniques listed
in this manual for traversing a hill.
Never attempt to traverse a large hill
without first practicing on a small hill.
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