Polaris 2015 GEM eM1400 LSV - Manual (Page 37)

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OPERATION
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always travel straight uphill.
2. Avoid excessively steep hills.
3. Keep both feet on the floor.
4. Always check the terrain carefully
before ascending any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery
or loose surfaces.
5. Proceed at a steady rate of speed.
6. 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.
7. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Place the direction selector
switch in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying
light brake pressure to control speed.
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these
precautions:
1. Avoid excessively steep hills.
2. Always descend a hill with the
direction selector switch on forward.
Never descend a hill with the switch
on neutral.
3. Drive straight downhill. Avoid
descending a hill at an angle, which
would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Travel straight
downhill when possible.
4. Slow down.
5. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.