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Safety Information
depressions. You should avoid them whenever possible. Remember that some
obstacles are too large or dangerous to cross and should be avoided. Small
rocks or fallen trees may be safely crossed approach at a 90° angle. Stand on
the footrests while keeping your knees flexed. Adjust speed without losing mo-
mentum and do not “gun” the throttle. Hold handlebar firmly. Place operator body
weight rearwards and proceed. Do not try to lift the vehicle front wheels off the
ground. Be aware that the object may be slippery or may move while crossing.
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Before trying to climb a hill, keep these things in mind. Hill Climbing should only
be attempted by experienced operators. Start on shallow slopes. Always drive
straight uphill and keep your body weight forward towards the top of the hill. Keep
your feet on the footrests, shift your ATV into a lower gear and accelerate before
you start to climb. Try to keep a steady speed and go easy on the throttle to avoid
acceleration. Abrupt slope or terrain variation or rolling one wheel over an ob-
stacle could have a big impact on the stability as it will lift the front of the vehicle
increasing the risk of tipping over. Some hills are too steep to safely stop or re-
cover from after an unsuccessful climbing attempt. Try to avoid steep inclines. If
you're not careful, you could tip over when going up hills. If the hill is too steep
and you cannot proceed or the vehicle begins to roll backwards, apply the brake,
being careful not to slide, put the parking brake. Dismount on the left side then
use the “K” turn (while walking back, next to the vehicle on the up hill side and
with a hand on the brake lever, slowly back the rear of the vehicle toward the top
of the hill then drive downhill). Always walk or dismount on the upside of the
slope while keeping clear of the vehicle and its rotating wheels. Do not try to hold
on to the vehicle if it begins to topple. Stay clear. Do not ride over the crest of the
hill at high speed. Obstacles, including sharp drop-offs, may exist.
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This vehicle can climb slopes that are steeper than it can safely descend. There-
fore, it is essential to ensure that a safe route exists to descend a slope before
you climb it.
Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could “toboggan” the ve-
hicle. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to regain control.
Keep your body weight rearwards. Apply the brake gradually to prevent skidding.
Do not “coast” down the slope using solely engine compression or in neutral
gear. Try to avoid steep inclines. If you're not careful, you could tip over when
going down hills.
RIDING THE VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for DS 250 2023 Series
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