2007 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 75

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If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the rear brake to stop or try to put the ATV in gear. The ATV could easily tip over backwards. Instead, apply the front brake gradually, or dismount the ATV immediately on the uphill side. EWB01371 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use the proper gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: G Keep weight uphill. G Apply the brakes. G Lock the parking brake after you are stopped. If you begin rolling backwards: G Keep weight uphill. G Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the front brake. G When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the Owner's Manual. 7 7-23

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If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
rear brake to stop or try to put the ATV in gear. The
ATV could easily tip over backwards. Instead, ap-
ply the front brake gradually, or dismount the ATV
immediately on the uphill side.
WARNING
EWB01371
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dis-
mounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in ATV overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use the proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
●
Keep weight uphill.
●
Apply the brakes.
●
Lock the parking brake after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
●
Keep weight uphill.
●
Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
●
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake
as well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if point-
ed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described
in the Owner’s Manual.