Tips - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Active Riding
1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight and pas-
senger's body weight to the uphill
side of the seat; also, support
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.
Have the passenger dismount on
the uphill side first; then you should
dismount on the uphill side.
Swerving
Swerving is usually an emergency reac-
tion to avoid an obstacle but is similar to
quick turns. The difference is that quick
turns involve slight acceleration in the
turn; don't accelerate if you swerve.
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ATV-0029
1. Ease off the throttle as you
approach the obstacle.
2. Turn the handlebar. At the same
time, shift weight and balance as
you swerve. Use the principles of
leaning, weight shifting, and balanc-
ing—shift your body weight and the
passenger's body weight to the
inside of the turn.
3. Keep your hand off the brake until
the emergency is over and you're
back in control.

Tips

Driving an ATV and a car have some
similarities; however, there are a few sit-
uations that require special attention:
• Reversing
• Skidding or Sliding
• Parking on a Hill
• Stalling on a Hill
• Crossing Water
• Driving in Cold Weather
• Stopping the ATV
• Stopping the Engine
ATV-0043
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
ATV-0042
ATV-0041