ATV Operation ATV-0033 1. Shift down and accelerate before you start climbing; then maintain a steady pace. 2. Lean as far forward as possible. For steeper hills, come off your seat to stand and lean forward. 3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to low range. At the same time, release the throttle (so your front tires don’t lift), OR 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 ATV-205 1. Shift your body weight as far back on the seat as possible. 5. If you have lost all forward motion, follow the K-turn procedure. Never Operate Up Or Down Hills Steeper Than 25° 2.
Keep it in a low range; stay out of neutral. 3. Lightly apply the brake and ease up on the throttle. Sidehilling/Traversing Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill; it’s really tricky and unpredictable. So, whether your skills are advanced or not, try to avoid this kind of riding. If you’re in a situation where you absolutely have to sidehill, follow this method: Riding Downhill Success in riding downhill depends on how well you know your brakes—take it easy on them, or you could flip over. 32 32 32 32