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Descending a Hill
To ride down a hill with the ATV, follow
the instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you start down
the hill.
2. Point the ATV straight downhill.
3. Transfer body weight to the rear
by sliding back on the seat.
4. Shift the transmission into a low
gear and ride down the hill slowly
with the throttle released.
5. Apply the rear brake to control
downhill speed.
6. Avoid going down a hill at an
angle that would cause the vehicle
to lean sharply to one side. Go
straight down the hill where possi-
ble.
WARNING
Going down a hill improperly can
be hazardous.
Going down a hill improperly can
cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
Always follow the proper proce-
dures for going down hills as
described in this section.
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