4. SAFE RIDING PRECAUTIONS
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Crossing Hills or Slopes
y To maintain balance and stability when
riding across a slope, you need to shift
weight toward the uphill side of the
vehicle. To do this, move your body off
the center of the seat and lean toward
the uphill side.
y Avoid hills with extremely slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the
uphill side of the ATV.
y Avoid crossing hills that are excessively
steep, slippery or rough.
Making Turns on Slopes
y Compared to riding on level ground, you
may need to shift more weight ant lean
more when making turns on slopes.
y When ATV travel when rugged not good
path, the body slightly stands, is helpful
to the travel when the bodily stability.
y The ATV may slide during riding on
loose or slippery surfaces. To reduce
the tendency for the front wheels to slide
in loose or slippery conditions,
positioning your weight over the front
wheels will help.
y If the rear wheels of ATV start to slide
sideways, steer in the direction of the
slide carefully. Applying the brakes or
accelerating is not recommended until
you have corrected the slide.