Riding Perpendicular To The Slope; Turning On Slopes - KTM 545 XC ATV EU 2011 Owner's Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Riding perpendicular to the slope

7.10

Turning on slopes

7.11
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents from turning the vehicle on a slope.
Never ride down a slope backward. The vehicle can roll over easily.
Always position yourself next to the vehicle in a location where you cannot be caught by a wheel.
When turning on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the vehicle to avoid injury should the vehicle tip.
If the slope is too steep or slippery to turn the vehicle, you should leave it where it is and get assistance in retrieving it.
Warning
Danger of accidents When riding perpendicular to a slope, the vehicle can tip
easily and roll over.
Avoid riding perpendicular to the slope if possible.
Ride slowly and shift you weight toward the slope.
When the vehicle first begins tipping, steer the vehicle downhill and immediately dis-
mount on the uphill side.
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