Arctic Cat 2008 400 4x4 Owner's Manual page 18

Warnings
! WARNINGS
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of
control or cause
the ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures
for climbing hills as described in
this Operator's Manual.
739-503A
Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
Never climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight
forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
The ATV could fl ip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.
NEVER OPERATE UP OR DOWN HILLS
STEEPER THAN 25°
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