CROSSING A SLOPETraversing a sloping surface on your ATV re-quires you to properly position your weight tomaintain proper balance. Be sure that youhave learned the basic riding skills on flatground before attempting to cross a slopingsurface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfacesor rough terrain that may upset your balance.As you travel across a slope, lean your bodyin the uphill direction. It may be necessary tocorrect the steering when riding on loose sur-faces by pointing the front wheels slightly up-hill. When riding on slopes be sure not tomake sharp turns either up or down hill.If your ATV does begin to tip over, graduallysteer in the downhill direction if there are noWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly crossing hills or turning onhills.WHAT CAN HAPPENCould cause loss of control or cause theATV to overturn.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDNever attempt to turn the ATV aroundon any hill until you have mastered theturning technique as described in theOwner’s Manual on level ground. Bevery careful when turning on any hill.Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill ifpossible.When crossing the side of a hill:Always follow proper procedures as de-U5UH10.book Page 32 Monday, July 28, 2003 5:15 PM
