CROSSING A SLOPETraversing a sloping surface on your ATV re uires youto properly position your weight to maintain properbalance. Be sure that you have learned the basic ridingskills on flat ground before attempting to cross a slopingsurface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or roughterrain that may upset your balance.qAs you travel across a slope, lean your body in the uphilldirection. It may be necessary to correct the steeringwhen riding on loose surfaces by pointing the frontwheels slightly uphill. When riding on slopes be surenot to make sharp turns either up or down hill.If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer in thedownhill direction if there are no obstacles in your path.As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in thedirection you wish totravel.POTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly crossing hills or turning onhills.WHAT CAN HAPPENCould cause loss of control or cause the ATVto overturn.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDNever attempt to turn theATV around on any hill until youhave mastered the turning technique as described in the.Owner Manual on level ground. Be very careful when turningon any hill.Avoid crossing the side ofa steep hill ifpossible.When crossingthe side of a hill:Always follow proper procedures as de scribed in the OwnerManual.Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.87USER'S MANUAL
