Riding Downhill; Riding Uphill - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Riding downhill

Riding uphill

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding on slopes.
Always check the terrain before riding onto a slope.
Never ride on a slope with an inclination of more than 25°.
Never ride on a slope that exceeds your driving skills.
Never ride down a slope backward. If you activate the rear brake, the
vehicle will roll over.
When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and
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turn it.
Never ride on a slope with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily go
out of control and roll over.
Note
Material damage Damage to vehicle after fall or rollover.
Perform a vehicle check as is done everytime before you start to ride.
Always ride straight up or down a slope and never at a slant.
Engage a gear with which you can ride all the way down the slope.
Shift your body weight to the rear and ride cautiously without opening the throttle.
Keep your vehicle speed and engine speed as constant as possible.
Always be prepared to jump sideways off the vehicle should it go out of control.
Brake by mainly applying the rear brake; the rear wheels should not become
blocked.
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding on slopes.
Always check the terrain before riding onto a slope.
Never ride on a slope with an inclination of more than 25°.
Never ride on a slope that exceeds your driving skills.
Never ride down a slope backward. If you activate the rear brake, the
vehicle will roll over.
When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and
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turn it.
Never ride on a slope with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily 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. Shifting 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.
Always be prepared to jump sideways off the vehicle should it go out of control.
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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