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