Yamaha 5TH-28199-15 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.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly crossing hills or turning on
hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on
any hill until you have mastered the turn-
ing technique as described in the Owners
Manual on level ground. Be very careful
when turning on any hill.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
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WARNING
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owners Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.
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