Riding Downhill - Yamaha YFM25RY Owner's Manual

make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
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to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the up-
hill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then
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descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
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rear brake to stop or try to put the ATV in gear. The
ATV could easily tip over backwards. Instead, ap-
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ply the front brake gradually, or dismount the ATV
immediately on the uphill side.
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WARNING
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Use the proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
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If you lose all forward speed:
G Keep weight uphill.
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G
Apply the brakes.
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G
Lock the parking brake after you are
stopped.
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If you begin rolling backwards:
G
Keep weight uphill.
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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
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 trac-
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