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Riding the Vehicle
! WARNING !
Climbing Uphill
Use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills. Be sure that you can
maneuver your vehicle well on flat ground before attempting any incline and then riding first
on gentle slopes. Try more difficult climbs only after you have developed your skill. In all
cases avoid inclines with slippery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that might cause you to
lose control.
Potential Hazard
Operating on excessively steep hills
What Can Happen
The vehicle can overturn more easily on extremely steep hills as opposed to level
surfaces or small hills.
How to Avoid the Hazard
Never operate the vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice
on smaller hills before attempting large hills. Always follow proper procedures for
climbing hills as described in this guide.
Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. The vehicle could tip
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.
! WARNING !
Crossing and Turning on Hills
If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not properly judged your ability to make
it to the top, you should turn the vehicle around while you still have forward motion
(provided you have the room to do so) and go down hill.
Potential Hazard
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
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