Riding Downhill - Yamaha Badger YFM80M Owner's Manual

RIDING DOWNHILL

When riding your ATV downhill, shift your
weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the
ATV as possible. Move back on the seat and
sit with your arms straight. Choose a low
gear which will allow the engine compres-
sion to do most of the braking for you.
Improper braking may cause a loss of trac-
tion.
Use caution while descending a hill with
loose or slippery surfaces. Braking ability and
traction may be adversely affected by these
surfaces. Improper braking may also cause a
loss of traction.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could
allow the ATV to tip or roll over. Carefully
choose your path and ride no faster than you
will be able to react to obstacles which may
appear.
q WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Going down a hill improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for
going down hills as described in this
Owner's Manual. Note: a special tech-
nique 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 that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
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