RIDING DOWNHILLWhen riding your ATV downhill, shift yourweight as far to the rear and uphill side of theATV as possible. Move back on the seat andsit with your arms straight. Engine compres-sion will do most of the braking for you. Formaximum engine compression braking effect,select low range “L” and change to 4WD or4WD-LOCK before beginning to descend thehill. Improper braking may cause a loss oftraction. Use caution while descending a hillwith loose or slippery surfaces. Braking abilityand traction may be adversely affected bythese surfaces. Improper braking may alsocause a loss of traction.When this ATV is in 4WD or 4WD-LOCK, allwheels (front and rear) are interconnected bythe drive train. This means that applying eitherthe front brake or the rear brake will brake allwheels. When descending hills, using eitherbrake lever or the brake pedal will brake thewheels on the downhill side. Avoid suddenapplication of either the front or rear brake be-cause the wheels on the uphill side couldcome off the ground. Apply both the front andrear brakes gradually.Whenever possible, ride your ATV straightdownhill. Avoid sharp angles which could al-low the ATV to tip or roll over. Carefullychoose your path and ride no faster than youwill be able to react to obstacles which mayappear.EE.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:33 AM
