Riding Uphill - Arctic Cat 2012 XC 4501 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation
K-Turns
Use K-turns if you accidentally stall while riding uphill; you need to
take action before the ATV rolls backward down the hill.
1. Stop where you are, apply the brakes, and shift to neutral.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Keep your body weight shifted forward.
4. Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
5. If you're to the left of the ATV, turn the handlebar all the way left.
6. Partially release the brake, but lightly hold the brake lever.
7. Let the ATV roll to your right side until it faces slightly down-
hill.
8. Reapply the brakes.
9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill side, and keep your weight
shifted uphill when you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill.
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Riding Uphill

Roughly 20% of accidents happen while riding on hills and as a result
of the ATV rolling or flipping. So, obviously, use extreme caution and
follow this method for riding uphill.
1. Shift down and accelerate before you start climbing; then main-
tain a steady pace.
2. Lean as far forward as possible. For steeper hills, come off your
seat to stand and lean forward.
3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to low range. At the same time,
release the throttle (so your front tires don't lift), OR
4. If that doesn't work and you still have forward motion and the
terrain permits, do a U-turn, go back down, and try climbing
again, OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion, follow the K-turn procedure.
Never Operate Up Or
Down Hills Steeper
Than 25°