Yamaha KODIAK 450 YFM450FAT Owner's Manual page 250

Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight down-
hill. 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 ob-
stacles which may appear.
WARNING
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Always follow proper procedures for going
down hills as described in this Owner's Manu-
al.
Note: a special technique is required when
braking as you go down a hill.
G
Always check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill.
G
Shift your weight backward.
G
Never go down a hill at high speed.
G Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
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