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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle may overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or
for your abilities. Never operate the ATV on hills
steeper than 25 degrees.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the owner's
manual.
If your ATV is equipped with Active Descent Control, always engage AWD
before ascending a hill. See page 45.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25 degrees.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV could flip
over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or
another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
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