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WARNING :

Throltle control and weight distribution Correct weight transfer , steering play very important roles in climbing . As angle , throtile control , and practice you start up a hill , be sure to lean forward are necessary ! or proper vehicle over the front wheel by leaning or standing control . You should never attempt up on foot rests . Use a running start , in the these maneuvers until you have proper gear and speed and maintain a become confident in your opera steady speed up the hill . tion of this vehicle through repeat ed practice at slow - to - medium

WARNING : speeds .

Never use too much throttle or make sudden gear changes as this

can cause the front end to rise off SKIDDING OR SLIDING

the ground and the vehicle might If you experience wheel skidding or sliding overturn . you may be able to overcome this by using proper technique .

If you cannot complete the climb to the top .

it is best to turn around before all forward Front Wheel :

speed is lost and vehicle stalls . When turn If a front wheel skid should occur due to ing on the side of a hill , you must lean your traction condition , excessive throttle body weight up hill . Once turned around , application , or improper weight transfer , descend slowly and cautiously using brake , reduce throttle opening and lean body engine brake and rearward placement of weight forward to gain more front wheel rider weight . If vehicle stalls completely , it is traction .

best to hold the brake or set the parking

brake , dismount , and turn the vehicle Rear Wheel :

around manually before descending . Using If a rear wheel skid should happen , steer in engine brake and foot or hand brakes , de the direction of the skid ( if space permits ) , scend slowly to the bottom of the hill . If it transfer body weight away from skid slight cannot be turned around , use caution , lean ly and avoid using throttle or brakes until far forward , place transmission in neutral , vehicle returns to normal directional control . release the brakes gradually and back down

slowly . WARNING : Skids or slides on slippery , wet , WARNING : very loose , or paved surfaces can

Never back down a hill fast or be hazardous . The rider must use

attempt to put brakes on harshly proper discretion and caution

as the vehicle could overturn . It when riding in areas of this type .

is preferable to always turn

around first . Skidding and sliding with proper regard to

Always use caution when safety , expertise , and judgement on behalf stopped on a hill as the machine of the rider can add enjoyment to the sport may slip or roll off of the slope . riding of this vehicle . It is , however , very im

The rider , when dismounted portant that the rider use restraint to be from his machine , should sure of his abilities , area conditions , and always try to place himself vehicle capabilities , before operating .

above or to the side of the vehi cle in case it should slip or roll

down the hill . HILL CLIMBING Proper practice for climbing hills is to choose one whose surface is evenly laid | DESCENT out and of a gentle rise . Again , rider skill is Always check out the path down a hill that very important in this maneuver . Be sure you intend to take . Never ride over a hill not to attempt too steep or too rough a hill . I crest without checking the terrain ahead .

So - , MARXA

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