Industries 2007 All Terrain Vehicle Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Turning Around on a Hill
WARNING
Improper hill climbing procedures could cause loss of control or overturn and result in
serious injury or death. Avoid climbing steep hills (25_ maximum). Use extreme
caution when operating on hills, and follow proper operating procedures outlined in the
owner’s manual.
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the hill! One m aneuver that
can be used when it’s necessary to turn around while climbing a hill is the K-turn:
1. Keep your body weight uphill.
2. Pull in the clutch lever and apply the front and rear brakes.
3. When completely stopped, shut off t he engine. Leaving the transmission in gear, release
the clutch l ever and lock the parking brake.
4. Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left side if the vehicle is pointing
straight uphill.