Suzuki LT-A700X Owner's Manual page 53

Climbing a Hill
WARNING
Climbing hills improperly can be
hazardous.
Climbing hills improperly can
cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
• Always follow the proper proce-
dures for climbing hills as
described in this section.
• Always check the terrain care-
fully before you start up any hill.
• Never climb hills with exces-
sively slippery or loose sur-
faces.
• Shift your weight forward.
• Never open the throttle sud-
denly or make sudden gear
changes. The ATV could flip
over backwards.
• Never go over the top of any hill
at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle
or person could be on the other
side of the hill.
To climb a hill with the vehicle, follow
the directions below.
1. Shift the shift lever into L (low)
position.
2. Speed up and maintain a steady
speed before reaching the bottom
of the hill. Remember that you
must ride at a steady speed all the
way to the top of the hill.
3. Shift body weight forward by slid-
ing forward on the seat. Lean
slightly forward. For steep hills,
stand on the footrests and lean
out over the front wheel.
4. Maintain a steady speed while
climbing the hill.
5. Slow down when you reach the
top of the hill.
WARNING
Braking on hills when in 4WD can
be hazardous.
When in 4WD, using either the
front brake alone or the rear brake
alone will actually brake all four
wheels. Therefore, any application
of the brakes will result in braking
force being applied to the downhill
wheels. This could cause the vehi-
cle to overturn.
Be extra careful when braking on
a hill when in 4WD.
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