Stalling While Climbing a Hill

Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could cause an overturn.

• Always maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.

If you lose all forward speed:

• Keep body weight uphill.

• Apply the front brakes (right lever).

• When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake.

• Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if the ATV is pointed straight uphill.

• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described on Turning Around on a Hill.

If the ATV begins rolling downhill:

• Keep body weight uphill.

• Apply the front brakes gradually.

• Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.

• Never apply engine power.

• When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake.

• Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill.

• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described on Turning Around on a Hill.