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RIDING THE VEHICLE

Respect and follow all posted trail signs. They are there to help you and others.

Obstacles in the “trail“ should be traversed with caution. This includes loose

rocks, fallen trees, slippery surfaces, fences, posts, and embankments and

depressions. You should avoid them whenever possible. Remember that some

obstacles are too large or dangerous to cross and should be avoided. Small rocks

or fallen trees may be safely crossed... approach at a 90° angle. Stand on the

footrests while keeping your knees flexed. Adjust speed without losing momen-

tum and do not “gun“ the throttle. Hold handlebar firmly. Place your body weig

rearwards and proceed. Do not try to lift the vehicle front wheels off the ground.

Be aware that the object may be slippery or may move while crossing.

When driving on hills or slopes two things are highly important... be prepared

for slippery surfaces or terrain variations and obstacles and... use proper body

positioning.

When stopped or parked always apply the parking device. This is especially impor-

tant when parking on a slope. On very steep inclines or if the ATV

is carring cargo,

the wheels should be blocked using rocks or bricks.

Uphill

Keep your body weight forward towards the top of the hill. Keep your feet on the

footpegs and shift into low gear,then accelerate and w

hen necessary, change gear

quickly as you climb. Do not over-speed since this may cause the front of the vehi-

cle to lift from the ground and fall back on you. If the hill is too steep and you cannot

proceed, or the vehicle begins to roll backwards, a

pply the front brake, being care-

ful not to slide. Dismount, then use the “U“ turn or “K“ turn (while walking back,

next to thevehicleontheuphillside and with a handonthebrakelever, slowlyback

the rear of the vehicle toward the top of the

hill then drive downhill). Always walk

or dismount on the upside of the slope while keeping clear of the vehicle and its ro-

tating wheels. Do not try to hold on to the vehicle if it begins to topple. Stay clear.

Do not ride over the crest of the hill at hi

gh speed. Obstacles, including sharp drop-

offs, may exist.

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