Yamaha 4XE-F8199-13 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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If you are climbing a hill and you find that
you have not properly judged your ability
to make it to the top, you should turn the
ATV around while you still have forward
motion (provided you have the room to do
so) and go down the hill.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly crossing hills or turning on
hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never attempt to turn the ATV around
on any hill until you have mastered the
turning technique as described in the
Owner’s Manual on level ground. Be
very careful when turning on any hill.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep 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
loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV.