Riding Downhill - KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road 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. Engine compression will do
most of the braking for you. For maximum
engine compression braking effect, select low
range "L" and change to 4WD before beginning
to descend the hill. Improper braking may cause
a loss of traction. Use caution while descending
a hill with loose or slippery surfaces. Braking
may also cause a loss of traction.
When this ATV is in 4WD, all wheels (front and
rear) are interconnected by the drive train. This
means that applying either the front brake or the
rear brake will brake all wheels. When
descending hills, using either brake lever or the
brake pedal will brake the wheels on the
downhill side. Avoid sudden application of either
the front or rear brake because the wheels on
the uphill side could come off the ground. Apply
both the front and rear brakes gradually.
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.
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