2002 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 36

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852-003 RIDING DOWNHILL When riding downhill, keep speed to a minimum. It is important to apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch engaged while descending the hill. This will allow you to use engine compression to help slow the machine, and to keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the hill. Also apply the brake frequently, with light pressure. WARNING Use extra caution when applying the brake during descent. Excessive braking will cause the track to lock and will cause a loss of control. CROSSING A SLOPE (SIDE HILL) WARNING Side hills are not recommended for a beginner or novice snowmobiler. 852-004 Crossing the face of a slope (side hill) requires you to properly position your weight to maintain proper balance. As you travel across the slope, lean your body to position your weight towards the uphill side. A recommended riding position is to kneel with the knee of the downhill leg on the seat and the foot of the uphill leg on the running board. This position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight as needed. Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibility that your snow-mobile could begin to slip sideways on the slope. If this happens, steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel. If your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill to regain balance. WARNING If you are unable to maintain correct balance, and your snowmobile is going to tip over, dismount your snowmobile immediately on the uphill side. 7-6

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7-6
RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding downhill, keep speed to a minimum. It is
important to apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch
engaged while descending the hill. This will allow you to
use engine compression to help slow the machine, and to
keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the hill. Also
apply the brake frequently, with light pressure.
WARNING
Use extra caution when applying the brake during
descent. Excessive braking will cause the track to lock
and will cause a loss of control.
CROSSING A SLOPE (SIDE HILL)
WARNING
Side hills are not recommended for a beginner or
novice snowmobiler.
Crossing the face of a slope (side hill) requires you to
properly position your weight to maintain proper balance.
As you travel across the slope, lean your body to position
your weight towards the uphill side. A recommended riding
position is to kneel with the knee of the downhill leg on the
seat and the foot of the uphill leg on the running board. This
position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight
as needed.
Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibil-
ity that your snow-mobile could begin to slip sideways on
the slope. If this happens, steer in the direction of the slide
if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper
balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to
travel.
If your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill to regain
balance.
WARNING
If you are unable to maintain correct balance, and your
snowmobile is going to tip over, dismount your snow-
mobile immediately on the uphill side.
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