Riding Uphill - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Active Riding
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.
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2. Shut off the engine.
3. Keep your body weight shifted for-
ward.
4. Ask the passenger to dismount.
5. Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
6. If you're to the left of the ATV, turn
the handlebar all the way left.
7. Partially release the brake, but
lightly hold the brake lever.
8. Let the ATV roll to your right side
until it faces slightly downhill.
9. Reapply the brakes.
10. Get back on the ATV from the uphill
side, have your passenger mount the
ATV from the uphill side, and keep
your body weight and the passen-
ger's body weight shifted uphill
when you sit down.
11. Start the engine and follow the
method for riding downhill.

Riding Uphill

Many 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 rid-
ing uphill.
ATV-204
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
ATV-0019
ATV-0032