Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS - Manual (Page 19)

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SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Improper Hill Climbing
Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control
or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for
climbing hills as described in the owner's manual.
See page 63. Always move the 4X4 switch to
ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill.
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of
control or overturn.
• Always follow proper procedures for traveling
down hills as described in the owner's manual.
See page 65.
• Always descend a hill with the transmission in
forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the
transmission in neutral. Always move the 4X4
switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or
descending a hill. See page 39.
• Always check the terrain carefully before
descending a hill.
• Shift your weight rearward.
• Never travel down a hill at high speed.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one
side. Travel straight down the hill when
possible.
Crossing Hillsides
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended.
Improper procedure could cause loss of control
or overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill
unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a hillside is unavoidable, always
follow proper procedures as described in the
owner's manual. See page 64.
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you've mastered the turning technique
(on level ground) as described in the owner's
manual. See page 66.