Yamaha YFM250R Owner's Manual

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7-141234567891011curves.Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttlechanges, excessive braking, incorrect body move-ments, or too much speed for the sharpness of theturn may cause the ATV to tip. If the ATV begins totip over to the outside while negotiating a turn, leanmore to the inside. It may also be necessary togradually let off on the throttle and steer to the out-side of the turn to avoid tipping over.Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you arethoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.CLIMBING UPHILLUse proper riding techniques to avoid ATV over-turns on hills. Be sure that you can maneuver yourATV well on flat ground before attempting any in-cline and then practice riding first on gentle slopes.Try more difficult climbs only after you have devel-oped your skill. In all cases avoid inclines with slip-pery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that mightcause you to lose control.WARNINGEWB01580Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for theATV or for your abilities. The ATV can overturnmore easily on extremely steep hills than onlevel surfaces or small hills. Practice on small-er hills before attempting large hills.It is important when climbing a hill to make surethat your weight is transferred forward on the ATV.This can be accomplished by leaning forward and,on steeper inclines, standing on the footboardsand leaning forward over the handlebars.WARNINGEWB01590 Always follow proper procedures for climb-ing hills as described in this Owner’s Manu-al. Always check the terrain carefully beforeyou start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery orloose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or makesudden gear changes. The ATV could flipover backwards. Never go over the top of any hill at highspeed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or anothervehicle or person could be on the other sideof the hill.