• Always follow proper proce-
dures for going down hills and
for braking on hills as
described in this manual.
Check the terrain carefully
before you start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high
speed. 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 possible.
• Always follow proper proce-
dures for crossing the side of a
hill as described in this man-
ual. 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 the
turning technique described in
this manual on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a
steep hill if possible.
• Always use proper proce-
dures if you stall or roll back-
wards when climbing a hill. To
avoid stalling, use the proper
gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill. If
you stall or roll backwards, fol-
low the special procedure for
braking described in this man-
ual. Dismount on the uphill
side or to a side if 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 obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees.
Always follow proper proce-
dures when operating over
obstacles as described in this
manual.
• Always be careful when skid-
ding or sliding. Learn to safely
control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and
on level, smooth terrain. On
extremely slippery surfaces,
such as ice, go slowly and be
very cautious in order to
reduce the chance of skidding
or sliding out of control.
• Never operate an ATV in fast
flowing water or in water
deeper than that specified in
this manual. Remember that
wet brakes may have reduced
stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If
necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the
linings.
• Always be sure there are no
obstacles or people behind
you when you operate in
reverse. When it is safe to pro-
ceed in reverse, go slowly.
• Always use tires of the size
and type specified in this man-
ual. Always maintain proper
tire pressure as described in
this manual.
• Never modify an ATV through
improper installation or use of
accessories.
