2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 95

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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94 SAFE OPERATION Traversing Hillsides When riding across the side of a hill, keep your body weight toward the top of the hill. Avoid hills with slippery sides that will cause you to lose traction. Also avoid traversing hillsides covered with rocks or other obstacles which may cause you to lose your balance or tip over. If the vehicle begins to tip, steer downhill if possible to regain control. If you discover that the vehicle is in danger of rolling over, dismount on the uphill side. WARNING HAZARD Improperly crossing hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible. When crossing the side of a hill: Always follow proper procedures as described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. j

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94
SAFE OPERATION
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Traversing Hillsides
When riding across the side of a hill, keep your
body weight toward the top of the hill. Avoid hills with
slippery sides that will cause you to lose traction.
Also avoid traversing hillsides covered with rocks or
other obstacles which may cause you to lose your
balance or tip over.
If the vehicle begins to tip, steer downhill if possible
to regain control. If you discover that the vehicle is
in danger of rolling over, dismount on the uphill side.
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Improperly crossing hills.
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Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to
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Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if pos-
sible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.