Yamaha YFM80RX Owner's Manual page 61

if possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
G
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner's Manual.
G
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
G Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.
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If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe
you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to
make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the up-
hill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then
descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
rear brake to stop or try to put the ATV in gear. The
ATV could easily tip over backwards. Instead, ap-
ply 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 rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
G
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake 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
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