Crossing A Slope - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

CROSSING A SLOPE

Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either up
or down hill.
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If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles in
your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you wish to travel.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
WARNING
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner's Manual
on level ground. Be very careful when turn-
ing on any hill. Avoid crossing the side of a
steep hill if possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner's Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.
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