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Operation, Driving uphill – Polaris 2010 Ranger XP User Manual

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OPERATION

Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling

uphill, follow these pre-

cautions:
1. Always travel

straight uphill.

2. Avoid steep hills

(15

° maximum).

3. Keep both feet on

the floor.

4. Always check the

terrain carefully

before ascending

any hill.

5. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle opening. Never open

the throttle suddenly.

7. Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp

drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the

hill.

15

° maximum