Turning Your Atv - Yamaha Kodiak YFM45FAV Owner's Manual

TURNING YOUR ATV

To achieve maximum traction while riding off-
road in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn
together at the same speed. Furthermore,
when riding in 4WD-LOCK ("DIFF. LOCK"),
the front wheels also turn together at the
same speed. Therefore, unless the wheel on
the inside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose
some traction, the ATV will resist turning. A
special turning technique must be used to al-
low the ATV to make turns quickly and easily.
It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ATV could go out of control, causing a
collision or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for
turning as described in this Owner's
Manual.
Practice turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not
turn at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers when
in 4WD-LOCK ("DIFF. LOCK").
As you approach a curve, slow down and be-
gin to turn the handlebars in the desired direc-
tion. As you do so, put your weight on the
footboard to the outside of the turn (opposite
your desired direction) and lean your upper
body into the turn. Use the throttle to maintain
an even speed through the turn. This maneu-
ver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn
slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make the turn
properly.
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