Yamaha YFZ450S 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 the
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
Owners 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 Owners Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the
uphill side of the ATV.
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