Yamaha BRUIN YFM35BAV Owner's Manual - page 95

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CROSSING A SLOPE 

Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV re-

quires 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 terrain 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 sur-

faces by pointing the front wheels slightly up-

hill. When riding 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, gradually steer again in the direction

you wish to travel.

WARNING

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

turning 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 de-

scribed in the Owner’s Manual. 

Avoid hills with excessively slippery or

loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the

uphill side of the ATV.

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