Tracker Off-Road 600 Operator'smanual page 40

2. Keep your hand off the brakes until
you're out of the skid.
3. Shift your weight forward.
Sometimes your ATV may not respond
and goes straight ahead instead of letting
you turn. Here's how to handle it:
1. Slow down.
2. Move forward on the seat.
3. Lean to inside of turn.
4. Turn handlebar.
Parking on a Hill
See Parking section on page 31.
Stalling on a Hill
If you use the right method for riding
uphill, this shouldn't happen. But if you
have a problem, do this:
1. If the ATV hasn't started rolling
backwards yet, follow the procedure
for the K-Turn, OR
2. If the ATV is already rolling back-
ward, lean as far forward as possible
standing up on the footrests.
3. Nice and easy, apply the hand brake
lever.
4. When you come to a stop, follow the
procedure for the K-turn.
5. If the ATV continues to roll back-
ward, dismount immediately on the
uphill side.
Crossing Water
Your ATV can only handle water up to its
footrests. Any more than that and you
risk engine damage and/or personal
injury. Stay away from fast moving riv-
ers. ATV tires can be buoyant, so if the
water is too deep, you might find the
ATV suddenly afloat.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can't see the bottom. You're also
checking for boulders, logs, or any
other hidden obstacles.
2. Keep your speed slow.
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3. Make sure you have a way out on the
other side of the water.
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or mud,
try rocking the ATV from side to side.
5. Once you've cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a fro-
zen body of water unless you have
first verified the ice is sufficiently
thick to support the vehicle, cargo,
and participants. The vehicle could
break through the ice causing seri-
ous injury or death.
Crossing Roads
Crossing roads on your ATV is also a bad
idea, so avoid it. If you can't:
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; don't do it.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that your ATV
could stall while crossing; give your-
self enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don't see you, and if they do,
they won't be able to predict your
actions.
7. It's illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Stopping the ATV
To stop the ATV, first release the throttle
lever. Next, apply the brake.