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CLIMBING UPHILL
Use proper riding techniques to avoid ATV over-
turns on hills. Be sure that you can maneuver your
ATV well on flat ground before attempting any in-
cline and then practice riding first on gentle slopes.
Try more difficult climbs only after you have devel-
oped your skill. In all cases avoid inclines with slip-
pery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that might
cause you to lose control.
WARNING
EWB01090
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure
that your weight is transferred forward on the ATV.
This can be accomplished by leaning forward and,
on steeper inclines, standing on the footboards
and leaning forward over the handlebars.
WARNING
EWB01100
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV can overturn more easily on ex-
tremely steep hills than on level surfaces or
small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting large hills.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for climb-
ing hills as described in this Owner’s Manu-
al.
Always check the terrain carefully before
you start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery
or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make
sudden gear changes. The ATV could flip
over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high
speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle or person could be on the other side
of the hill.
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