Climbing Uphill - Yamaha Grizzly 80 YFM80GW Owner's Manual

Once you have learned this technique, you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
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curves.
Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttle
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changes, excessive braking, incorrect body move-
ments, or too much speed for the sharpness of the
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turn may cause the ATV to tip. If the ATV begins to
tip over to the outside while negotiating a turn, lean
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more to the inside. It may also be necessary to
gradually let off on the throttle and steer to the out-
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side of the turn to avoid tipping over.
Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are
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thoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
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CLIMBING UPHILL

Use proper riding techniques to avoid ATV over-
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turns on hills. Be sure that you can maneuver your
ATV well on flat ground before attempting any in-
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cline and then practice riding first on gentle slopes.
Try more difficult climbs only after you have devel-
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oped your skill. In all cases avoid inclines with slip-
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pery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that might
cause you to lose control.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WARNING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV can overturn more easily on ex-
tremely steep hills than on level surfaces 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 forward over the handlebars.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV
to overturn.
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WARNING