Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual - page 8
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changing terrain conditions when operating the
ATV.
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Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or
loose terrain until you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control the ATV on such
terrain. Always be especially cautious on these
kinds of terrain.
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Always follow proper procedures for turning at low
speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the
ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills.
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Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills
as described in this manual. 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 the throttle
suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never go
over the top of any hill at high speed.
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Always follow proper procedures for going down
hills and for braking on hills as described in this
manual. 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 that would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight
down the hill where possible.
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Always follow proper procedures for crossing the
side of a hill as described in this manual. Avoid
hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill
until you have mastered the turning technique
described in this manual. Avoid hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your
weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt
to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have
mastered the turning technique described in this
manual on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of
a steep hill if possible.
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Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll
backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling,
use the proper gear and maintain a steady speed
when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards,
follow the special procedure for braking described
in this manual.
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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 this manual.
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Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn
to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing
at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain. On
extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly