7CROSSING A SLOPETraversing a sloping surface on your ATV requiresyou to properly position your weight to maintainproper balance. Be sure that you have learned thebasic riding skills on flat ground before attemptingto cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset yourbalance.As you travel across a slope, lean your body in theuphill direction. It may be necessary to correct thesteering when riding on loose surfaces by pointingthe front wheels slightly uphill. When riding onslopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either upor down hill.If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steerin the downhill direction if there are no obstacles inyour path. As you regain proper balance, graduallysteer again in the direction you wish to travel.WARNINGEWB01141POTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly crossing hills or turning on hills.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDNever attempt to turn the ATV around on anyhill until you have mastered the turning tech-nique as described in the Owner’s Manualon level ground. Be very careful when turn-ing on any hill. Avoid crossing the side of asteep hill if possible.When crossing the side of a hill:Always follow proper procedures as de-scribed in the Owner’s Manual.Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loosesurfaces.Shift your weight to the uphill side of theATV.U5YT14E0.book Page 23 Monday, April 10, 2006 11:49 AM
