Sliding And Skidding - Yamaha YFM80GX Owner's Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating over obstacles.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or a collision.
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Could cause the ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Before operating in a new area, check for ob-
stacles.
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Never attempt to ride over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. When you
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go over obstacles, always follow proper pro-
cedures as described in the Owner's Manual.
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING

Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
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pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
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accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide
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in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.
WARNING
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
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