Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual - Warning
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STALLING, ROLLING BACKWARDS
Backing the ATV downhill
If you stall, you may be able to get off and walk the ATV
back down the hill if it is not too slippery and you have good
footing.
1. Make sure the path back down the hill is clear.
2. Stand with your body facing downhill at the side of the
vehicle with your hand on the front brake lever.
3. Make sure your legs are clear of the wheels and back
the ATV down the hill. Use the brake lever to control
speed.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly
dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in ATV overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when
climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply the rear brake abruptly while rolling
backward.
Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and
then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side if the vehicle is not pointed
straight uphill.
Back the vehicle down the hill, following the
instructions in this Owner's Manual.