RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 53
7.10Riding downhill
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Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding on slopes.
– Always check the terrain before riding onto a slope.
– Never ride on a slope with an inclination of more than 25°.
– Never ride on a slope that exceeds your driving skills.
– Never ride down a slope backward. If you activate the rear brake, the vehicle
will roll over.
– When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and turn it.
– Never ride on a slope with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily go out of
control and roll over.
Note
Material damage Damage to vehicle after fall or rollover.
– Perform a vehicle check as is done everytime before you start to ride.
– Always ride straight up or down a slope and never at a slant.
– Engage a gear with which you can ride all the way down the slope.
– Shift your body weight to the rear and ride cautiously without opening the throttle.
– Keep your vehicle speed and engine speed as constant as possible.
– Always be prepared to jump sideways off the vehicle should it go out of control.
– Brake by mainly applying the rear brake; the rear wheels should not become blocked.