Skidding Or Sliding; Crossing Water - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Active Riding
Reversing
1. Go slowly. It's hard to see behind
you.
2. Keep your handlebar straight.
3. Backing down hills is a bad idea; do
a U-turn or K-turn instead to turn
around.

Skidding or Sliding

If you lose control after hitting sand, ice,
mud, or water:
1. Turn your handlebar into the direc-
tion of the slide.
2. Keep your hand off the brakes until
you're out of the skid.
3. Shift your weight forward.
Sometimes your ATV may not respond
and goes straight ahead instead of let-
ting you turn. Here's how to handle it:
1. Slow down.
2. Move forward on the seat.
3. Lean to inside of turn and have
your passenger lean to the inside of
the turn.
4. Turn handlebar.
Parking on a Hill
This shouldn't be necessary, but if it is:
1. Keep it in gear.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Find something to block the rear
tires.
Stalling on a Hill
If you use the right method for riding
uphill, this shouldn't happen. But if you
have a problem, do this:
1. If the ATV hasn't started rolling
backwards yet, follow the proce-
dure for the K-turn, OR
! WARNING
2. If the ATV is already rolling back-
ward, both the operator and the pas-
senger should lean as far forward as
possible and the operator can be
standing up on the footrests.
3. Nice and easy, apply the hand brake
lever.
4. When you come to a stop, follow
the procedure for the K-turn.

Crossing Water

Your ATV can only handle water up to
its footrests. Any more than that and you
risk engine damage and/or personal
injury. Stay away from fast moving riv-
ers. Tires can be buoyant, so if the water
is too deep, you might find the ATV
suddenly afloat.
CAUTION
Riding through water deeper than the
footrests may lead to severe engine
damage due to water ingestion.
„
NOTE: Engine damage caused by
water ingestion or immersion will
not be covered by Arctic Cat war-
ranty.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can't see the bottom. You're also
checking for hidden obstacles.
2. Keep your speed slow.
3. Make sure you have a way out on
the other side of the water.
4. If you get stuck in the sludge or
mud, try rocking the ATV from side
to side.
5. Once you've cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make
sure they work.
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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