2009 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 450 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 81

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 450 4x4 Manual

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TURNING YOUR ATV To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn together at the same speed. Furthermore, when riding in 4WD-LOCK ("DIFF. LOCK"), the front wheels also turn together at the same speed. Therefore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will resist turning. A special turning technique must be used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at low speed. EWB01310 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this Owner's Manual. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions. Operate at a slow speed and allow extra time and distance for maneuvers when in 4WD-LOCK ("DIFF. LOCK"). WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn. 7 7-18

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TURNING YOUR ATV
To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road
in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn together
at the same speed. Furthermore, when riding in
4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”), the front wheels also
turn together at the same speed. Therefore, unless
the wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed to slip
or lose some traction, the ATV will resist turning. A
special turning technique must be used to allow
the ATV to make turns quickly and easily. It is es-
sential that this skill be learned first at low speed.
WARNING
EWB01310
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ATV could go out of control, causing a colli-
sion or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner’s Manual. Prac-
tice turning at low speeds before attempting
to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
speeds too fast for your skills or the condi-
tions. Operate at a slow speed and allow ex-
tra time and distance for maneuvers when in
4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”).