Suzuki LT-Z400 Owner's Manual page 45

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 ATV, follow the
directions below.
1. Speed up and maintain a steady
speed before reaching the bottom
of the hill. Shift down to increase
approach speed, if necessary.
Remember that you must ride at a
steady speed all the way to the
top of the hill.
2. 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.
3. Maintain a steady speed while
climbing the hill.
4. Slow down when you reach the
top of the hill.
Stalling, rolling backwards or
improperly dismounting the ATV
while climbing a hill can be haz-
ardous.
The ATV could overturn if you do
not climb a hill properly.
Use the proper gear and maintain
a steady speed when climbing a
OK
hill. Always follow the proper pro-
cedures for climbing hills as
described in this section.
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