Climbing Uphill - Yamaha Badger YFM80M Owner's Manual

CLIMBING UPHILL

Use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle
overturns on hills. Be sure that you can
maneuver your ATV well on flat ground
before attempting any incline and then prac-
tice riding first on gentle slopes. Try more
difficult climbs only after you have devel-
oped your skill. In all cases avoid inclines
with slippery or loose surfaces, or obstacles
that might cause you to lose control.
q WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than on level sur-
faces or small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep
for the ATV or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting
large hills.
It is important when climbing a hill to make
sure that your weight is transferred forward
on the ATV. This can be accomplished by
leaning forward and, on steeper inclines,
standing on the footboards and leaning for-
ward over the handlebars.
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