BOMBARDIER 1999 Traxter Operator's Manual page 16

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the Op-
erator's Guide and the Safety Handbook .
Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. The ATV
could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop,
or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Going down a hill improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for going down hills as described in the
Operator's Guide and the Safety Handbook .
NOTE: A special technique is required when braking as you go down a hill.
Always check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
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