Suzuki LT-F400 Owner's Manual page 48

Descending a Hill
 WARNING
Going down a hill improperly can
be hazardous.
Going down a hill improperly can
cause loss of control or cause the
ATV to overturn.
Always follow the proper proce-
dures for going down hills as
described in this section.
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 WARNING
Braking on hills can be hazardous.
As the LT-F400F is four-wheel
drive, 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.
To ride down a hill with the LT-F400/F,
follow the instructions below.
1. Check the terrain carefully for any
obstacles before you start down
the hill.
2. Point the LT-F400/F straight down-
hill.
3. Transfer body weight to the rear
by sliding back on the seat.
4. Shift the transmission into a low
gear and ride down the hill slowly
with the throttle released.
5. Apply the rear brake to control
downhill speed.
NOTE: Operating any brake control
will brake at both front and rear
wheels.
6. 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 possi-
ble.
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