2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 91

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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90 SAFE OPERATION Climbing Hills Do not attempt to climb hills or steep inclines until you have mastered the controls and basic riding techniques of this vehicle. Then practice hill climbing techniques on gentle slopes first before you graduate to steeper hills. j Don't attempt to climb hills that are too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. When climbing a hill, lean forward to keep the front wheels from lifting. On steeper hills you may need to stand and lean forward for even more weight transfer. The front wheels must be kept on the ground so you can steer and also to prevent the possibility of tipping over backwards. WARNING HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the Owner's Manual. Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. The ATV could flip over backwards. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.

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SAFE OPERATION
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Climbing Hills
Do not attempt to climb hills or steep inclines un-
til you have mastered the controls and basic riding
techniques of this vehicle. Then practice hill climbing
techniques on gentle slopes first before you gradu-
ate to steeper hills.
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Climbing hills improperly.
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Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to
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Always follow proper procedures for climb-
ing hills as described in the Owner’s Manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before you
start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make
sudden gear changes.
The ATV could flip
over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high
speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle or person could be on the other side
of the hill.
Don’t attempt to climb hills that are too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. When climbing a hill,
lean forward to keep the front wheels from lifting. On
steeper hills you may need to stand and lean forward
for even more weight transfer. The front wheels must
be kept on the ground so you can steer and also to
prevent the possibility of tipping over backwards.