Riding Uphill - KTM 545 XC ATV EU 2011 Owner's Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Riding uphill

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Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding uphill and downhill.
Always check the terrain before riding uphill or downhill.
Never ride on a road or path with an uphill or downhill inclination of more
than 25°.
Never ride on a road or path that exceeds your riding skills.
When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and turn it.
Never ride on a road or path with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily
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go out of control and roll over.
Always ride straight up or down a slope and never at a slant.
Engage a gear with which you can ride all the way up the slope without shifting. Shift-
ing on the slope can cause the vehicle to roll over.
Shift your body weight to the front and ride cautiously.
Keep your vehicle speed and engine speed as constant as possible.
Drive slowly over hilltops to give yourself the opportunity to react to obstacles and
changes in terrain.
If the vehicle comes to a stop, immediately activate both brakes to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward. Dismount from the vehicle and turn it.
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