Riding Uphill; Riding Downhill - Arctic Cat ATV 300 DVX Operator's Manual

ATV Operation
1. Stop where you are, apply the
brakes, and shift to neutral.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Keep your body weight shifted for-
ward.
4. Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
5. If you're to the left of the ATV, turn
the handlebar all the way left.
6. Partially release the brake, but
lightly hold the brake lever.
7. Let the ATV roll to your right side
until it faces slightly downhill.
8. Reapply the brakes.
9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill
side, and keep your weight shifted
uphill when you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the
method for riding downhill.

Riding Uphill

Roughly 20% of accidents happen while
riding on hills and as a result of the ATV
rolling or flipping. So, obviously, use
extreme caution and follow this method
for riding uphill.
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1. Accelerate before you start climb-
ing; then maintain a steady pace.
2. Lean as far forward as possible. For
steeper hills, come off your seat to
stand and lean forward.
3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to a
lower gear. At the same time, release
the throttle (so your front tires don't
lift), OR
4. If that doesn't work and you still
have forward motion and the terrain
permits, do a U-turn, go back down,
and try climbing again, OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion,
follow the K-turn procedure.
Never Operate Up or
Down Hills Steeper
Than 25°
ATV-0019

Riding Downhill

Success in riding downhill depends on
how well you know your brakes—take it
easy on them, or you could flip over.
ATV-0032
ATV-0033