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Operation, Turning around on a hill (k-turn) – Polaris Sportsman 9921837 User Manual

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OPERATION

Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)

9. Lock the hydraulic parking brake.
10. Remount from the uphill side. Keep your weight uphill.
11. Apply the foot brake.
12. With the transmission still in forward, start the engine.
13. Squeeze and release the brake lever to release the parking brake.
14. Release the foot brake and drive slowly downhill. Control speed

with either the hand or foot brake until the vehicle is on level

ground.

Always follow the procedures outlined in this

manual for climbing hills. Avoid climbing hills

steeper than 25

°.

Always follow the procedures outlined in this

manual for braking if you stall or roll

backwards while climbing a hill. Never back

down a hill.