Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 70)

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RIDING
Riding Safely
Turning Around On A Hill
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the
hill! One maneuver which can be used when it is necessary to turn
around while climbing a hill is the K-turn.
1. Stop and lock the parking brake while maintaining body weight uphill.
2. Leave transmission in forward and shut off engine.
3. Dismount on left or uphill side of vehicle.
4. Staying uphill of vehicle, turn handlebars full right (facing front of ve-
hicle).
5. While holding service brake, release parking brake lock and slowly al-
low vehicle to roll around to your right until it is pointing across the
hill or slightly downward.
6. Lock the parking brake and remount vehicle from the uphill side,
maintaining body weight uphill.
7. Restart engine with transmission still in forward, and proceed slowly,
controlling speed with the service brake, until vehicle is on reasonably
level ground.
8’
Uphill
WARNING
Avoid climbing steep hills.
Loss of vehicle control or overturning of vehicle could occur.
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Use extreme care when operating your 6x6 in hilly terrain.