2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 39
2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Manual
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Operation uphill side at all times. On climbs straight up the hill, this can be accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper inclines, standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar. (Also see "Traversing a slope".) EWS00240 WARNING Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock, causing a loss of control. Slow down as you reach the crest of the hill, and be prepared to react to obstacles, sharp drops, or other vehicles or people which may be on the other side. If you are unable to continue up a hill, do not spin the track. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Then pull the rear of the snowmobile around to point the snowmobile back down the hill. When the snowmobile is pointed downhill, mount your snowmobile from the uphill side. Restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. EWS00230 Traversing a slope EWS00250 WARNING Traversing slopes is not recommended for a novice snowmobiler. Traversing a slope 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 your downhill leg on the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board. This position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight as needed. WARNING Side hills and steep slopes are not recommended for a novice snowmobiler. 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 snowmobile, and to keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the hill. Also apply the brake frequently, with light pressure. 33