Polaris 500 2X4 - Manual (Page 43)

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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Sidehilling
WARNING
Crossing hillsides or turning on hills can result in loss of control or
vehicle overturn, resulting in severe injury or death. Avoid
crossing the side of a hill when possible. When unavoidable,
exercise extreme caution. Avoid operating on steep hills (15_
maximum).
Driving Downhill
Whenever descending a hill, follow these precautions:
1. Proceed directly downhill.
2. Slow down.
3. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.
WARNING
Traveling downhill improperly could cause loss of control or
vehicle overturn. Always check the terrain carefully before
descending a hill.
Never descend a hill at high speed. Excessive speed may result
in loss of vehicle control and lead to serious injury or death.
Always operate slowly when traveling downhill.
Avoid descending a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill when
possible.