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Driving uphill, Operation – Polaris 2011 Ranger 400 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