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OPERATOR SAFETY
▪ Shift your weight forward.
▪ Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
▪ Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
• Always follow proper procedures for going downhill and for braking on hills:
▪ Check the terrain carefully before you start down a hill.
▪ Shift your weight backward.
▪ Never travel down a hill at high speed.
▪ Avoid travel down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
▪ Travel straight down the hill when possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill:
▪ Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
▪ Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
▪ Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered (on level ground) the
turning technique outlined in this manual.
▪ Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill when possible.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill:
▪ To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.
▪ If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking described in this manual.
▪ Always dismount on the uphill side, or to either side if the ATV is pointed straight uphill.
▪ Turn the ATV around and remount following the procedure described in this manual.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large
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