Riding Downhill - Arctic Cat 150 2013 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation
Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill; it's really tricky and
unpredictable. So, whether your skills are advanced or not, try to avoid
this kind of riding. If you're in a situation where you absolutely have
to sidehill, follow this method:
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1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight to the uphill side of the seat; also, sup-
port your weight on the uphill footrest.
3. Steer like you're driving into the hill.
4. If the ATV feels like it's tipping, turn the handlebar downhill. If
that's not possible because of the terrain or other conditions or if
it just doesn't work, stop and get off. Dismount the ATV on the
uphill side.
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Riding Downhill

Success in riding downhill depends on how well you know your
brakes - take it easy on them, or you could flip over.
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1. Shift your body weight as far back on the seat as possible.
2. Lightly apply the brakes and ease up on the throttle.
Wide Turns
About 20% of ATV accidents happen during turns. If you don't under-
stand turning techniques, it's easy for the ATV to get away from you
by losing traction, plowing, or tipping.
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1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down.
2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing -
shift your body weight to the inside of the turn.
3. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn.
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