Riding Downhill - Yamaha YFM250R-W Owner's Manual

If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
brake pedal to stop or try to put the ATV in gear.
The ATV could easily tip over backwards. Instead,
apply the front brake gradually, or dismount the
ATV immediately on the uphill side.
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Use the proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
G
Keep weight uphill.
G
Apply the brakes.
G
Lock the parking brake after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
G Keep weight uphill.
G
Never apply the brake pedal while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
G
When fully stopped, apply the brake pedal as
well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described in
the 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 pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your arms
straight. Choose a low gear which will allow the en-
gine compression to do most of the braking for you.
Improper braking may cause a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a hill with loose or
slippery surfaces. Braking ability and traction may
be adversely affected by these surfaces. Improper
braking may also cause a loss of traction.
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