Crossing Through Shallow Water - Yamaha RAPTOR 700R Owner's Manual

steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
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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
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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.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV
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to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
9 hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner's Manual on
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level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill. Avoid crossing the side of a steep
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hill if possible.
WARNING
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.

CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER

The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
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