4. Ask the passenger to dismount. 1. Accelerate before you start climb- ing; then maintain a steady pace. 5. Get off the ATV on the uphill side. 2. Both the operator and the passenger should lean as far forward as possi- ble. For steeper hills, the operator should come off the seat to stand and lean forward. 6. If you’re to the left of the ATV, turn the handlebar all the way left. 7. Partially release the brake, but lightly hold the brake lever. 8. Let the ATV roll to your right side until it faces slightly downhill. 3. If you lose speed, release the throttle (so your front tires don’t lift), OR 9. Reapply the brakes. 4.
If that doesn’t work and you still have forward motion and the terrain permits, do a U-turn, go back down, and try climbing again, OR 10. Get back on the ATV from the uphill side, have your passenger mount the ATV from the uphill side, and keep your body weight and the passen- ger’s body weight shifted uphill when you sit down. 5. If you have lost all forward motion, follow the K-turn procedure. Never Operate Up Or Down Hills Steeper Than 25° 11. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill. Riding Uphill Many accidents happen while riding on hills and as a result of the ATV rolling or flipping. So, obviously, use extreme cau- tion and follow this method for riding uphill.
Riding Downhill Success in riding downhill depends on how well you know your brakes—take it easy on them, or you could flip over. ATV-0019 ATV-0018 ATV-0032 ATV-0030 30 ATV-0033