Polaris 2008 Ranger RZR - Manual (Page 28)

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control or overturn resulting in
serious injury or death
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 a hill.
Avoid climbing steep hills (15° maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper operating
procedures outlined in the owner's manual.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly.
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.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Traveling downhill improperly
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control or overturn resulting in
serious injury or death
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for
traveling down hills as described in the
owner's manual.
Always descend a hill with the
transmission in forward gear. Never descend a hill with the transmission in
neutral.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
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 downhill.
+15°
+15°