Yamaha Badger YFM80M Owner's Manual page 14

8 Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cau-
tious on these kinds of terrain.
8 Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at
low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
8 Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.
8 Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. Check the ter-
rain 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. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
8 Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described in
this manual. 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 that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
8 Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turn-
ing technique described in this manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep
hill if possible.
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