2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 81
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual
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If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not properly judged your ability to make it to the top, you should turn the ATV around while you still have forward motion (provided you have the room to do so) and go down the hill. EWB01190 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique as described in the Owner's Manual on level ground. Be very careful when turning on any hill. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible. When crossing the side of a hill: Always follow proper procedures as described in the Owner's Manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. 7 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills. 7-21