Turning Your Atv - Yamaha KODIAK 450 YFM450FAT Owner's Manual

TURNING YOUR ATV

To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road
in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn together
at the same speed. Furthermore, when riding in
4WD-LOCK ("DIFF.LOCK"), the front wheels also
turn together at the same speed. Therefore, un-
less the wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed
to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will resist
turning. A special turning technique must be used
to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and easily.
It is essential that this skill be learned first at low
speed.
WARNING
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Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner's Manual. Practice
turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast
for your skills or the conditions. Operate at a
slow speed and allow extra time and distance
for maneuvers when in 4WD-LOCK
("DIFF.LOCK").
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