Climbing Uphill - Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350M 1999 Owner's Manual

CLIMBING UPHILL

Use proper riding techniques to avoid vehi-
cle overturns on hills. Be sure that you can
maneuver your ATV well on flat ground
before attempting any incline and then
practice riding first on gentle slopes. Try
more difficult climbs only after you have
developed your skill. In all cases avoid
inclines with slippery or loose surfaces, or
obstacles that might cause you to lose con-
trol.
q WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than on level sur-
faces or small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep
for the ATV or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempt-
ing large hills.
It is important when climbing a hill to make
sure that your weight is transferred for-
ward on the ATV. This can be accom-
plished by leaning forward and, on steeper
inclines, standing on the footboards and
leaning forward over the handlebars.
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