Polaris Sportsman 6x6 - Manual (Page 28)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle may overturn and cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities. Never operate the Sportsman 6x6 on hills steeper than
15_.
Practice on small hills before attempting larger hills.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
the owner’s manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The
vehicle could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.