7-25SLIDING AND SKIDDINGCare should be used when riding on loose or slip-pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to anaccident.To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slidein loose or slippery conditions, positioning yourweight over the front wheels will sometimes help.If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-ways, control can usually be regained (if there isroom to do so) by steering in the direction of theslide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is notrecommended until you have corrected the slide.WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly operating over obstacles.WHAT CAN HAPPENCould cause loss of control or a collision.Could cause the ATV to overturn.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDBefore operating in a new area, check for ob-stacles.Never attempt to ride over large obstacles,such as large rocks or fallen trees. When yougo over obstacles, always follow proper pro-cedures as described in the Owner’s Manual. 7
