18 General Driving Techniques
18.7 Side Hilling
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Side hilling or driving across a slope should be avoided
whenever possible.
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Use extreme caution and avoid obstacles that can raise the
uphill side of the vehicle, this increases the potential for a roll
over.
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Be aware of slippery or unfirm surfaces which can cause uncon-
trollable slides and steer downhill to reduce the chance of a roll
over.
Be aware that cargo can change the center of gravity
affecting the vehicles stability and increasing the risk of a roll over.
Cargo can also shift causing the pedals to become stuck thereby
causing a loss of control.
18.8 Drop Offs
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The ROXOR is not designed to traverse a sheer downward slope,
cliff or drop off.
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If you encounter a sheer downward slope, cliff or drop off, back
up and select a different route.
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If the front or rear wheels are driven off this type of terrain it will
most likely stop moving or roll over.
Attempting to negotiate drop offs as described above
may lead to severe injury or death.
18.9 Crossing Obstacles
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It is best to avoid obstacles whenever possible.
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Operator/Passenger should grip steering wheel/handhold firmly
and keep feet on the floor during all crossings.
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Never try to cross obstacles that are higher than the ground
clearance (9”) of the ROXOR.
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Adjust your speed without losing momentum and try to
approach obstacles head on.
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Be aware that obstacles can be slippery and even move while
crossing them.
Under rough trail conditions or when crossing an
obstacle, the steering wheel could suddenly jerk in one direction or
the other. Grip the steering wheel with both hands, without having
thumbs wrapped around the steering wheel. Hand and/or wrist injur-
ies may occur if the thumbs are wrapped around the steering wheel.
18.10 Crossing Shallow Water
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Water crossings present a unique set of hazards, hidden
obstacles, holes and changes in water depth can cause a loss of
traction, even float the vehicle and cause it to topple over.
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The water depth for this vehicle should not exceed 12 in. (30 cm)
or roughly the center point of the standard OEM wheels.
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