Craftsman 108.27807 Operator's Manual page 6

Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described Section 12 "Riding –
Making Turns". Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at
faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized dealer if it has been involved in
an accident.
• Never operate ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice
on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in Section 12
"Riding – Traveling Uphill". Check the terrain carefully before you start up any
hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your
weight forward. Never open throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
• Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as
described in Section 12 "Riding – Traveling Downhill". Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go
down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would
cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in
Section 12 "Riding – Side Hilling". Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight to the up side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the
ATV around on any hill until you have mastered level-ground turning technique
described in Section 12 "Riding – Making Turns". Avoid crossing the side of a
steep hill if possible.
• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill.
To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall,
follow the special procedure described in Section 12 "Riding – Turning around
on a Hill".
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to
operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described in Section 12
"Riding – Trail Obstacles"
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces, such as ice, go
slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding
out of control (See Section 12 "Riding – Riding on Slippery Surfaces").
• Avoid operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water. Avoid water which
exceeds the recommended maximum depth of 8 inches, as detailed in Section
12 "Riding – Crossing Streams". Go slowly, balance your weight carefully,
avoiding sudden movements, maintain a slow and steady forward motion, do
not make sudden turns or stops, and do not make sudden throttle changes.
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