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Qwarning – Yamaha BLASTER YFS200N User Manual

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CROSSING A SLOPE

Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV

requires you to properly position your weight to

maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have

learned the basic riding skills on flat ground

before attempting to cross a sloping surface.

Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-

rain that may upset your balance.

As you travel across a slope, lean your body in

the uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct

the steering when riding on loose surfaces by

pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When rid-

ing on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns

either up or down hill.

If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer

in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles

in your path. As you regain proper balance, grad-

ually steer again in the direction you wish to trav-

el.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Improperly crossing hills or turning on

hills.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control or cause the

ATV to overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never attempt to turn the ATV around on

any hill until you have mastered the turn-

ing technique as described in the Owner’s

Manual on level ground. Be very careful

when turning on any hill. Avoid crossing

the side of a steep hill if possible.

When crossing the side of a hill:

Always follow proper procedures as

described in the Owner’s Manual.

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