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NOTE: If there is any question
about your ability to cross the obsta-
cle safely, you should turn around if
the ground is flat and you have room
or back up until you find a less diffi-
cult path.
Driving in Reverse
When operating in reverse, avoid sharp
turns and backing down a hill. When
using reverse, follow these guidelines:
1. Back up slowly. It’s hard to see
behind you.
NOTE: Avoid sudden braking while
backing up.
2. If possible, it is advisable to have
someone “spotting” for you while
backing up.
3. If you are unsure of what is behind the
vehicle, place the transmission in park
and get out and inspect the area
behind.
Skidding or Sliding
If you lose control after hitting sand, ice,
mud, or water, follow these guidelines:
1. Turn the steering wheel into the
direction of the slide.
2. Keep your foot off the brake until
you’re out of the skid.
3. Stop and shift into four-wheel drive.
Crossing Water
This vehicle can only operate in water up
to its floorboard. Stay away from fast
moving rivers. This vehicle’s tires can be
buoyant. In deep water, the vehicle may
lose traction due to floating.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can’t see the bottom. Also, check for
boulders, logs, or any other hidden
obstacles.
2. Keep speed slow while maintaining
momentum.
3. Make sure you have a way out on
the other side of the water.
4. Once you’ve cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.
NOTE: Light pedal pressure or
pumping the brakes for a short dis-
tance will aid in drying the brakes.
Crossing Roads
It may be necessary to cross a road or
highway. If so, note the following guide-
lines.
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; avoid it if at all
possible.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that this vehicle
could stall while crossing; give
yourself enough time to get off the
road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don’t see you, and if they do,
they won’t be able to predict your
actions.
7. It’s illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
! WARNING
Striking hidden obstacles can cause
serious injury or death. Reduce speed
and proceed with care in unfamiliar
terrain.
! WARNING
Never activate the override while the
throttle is open as a loss of control
may result. Use caution when using
the override switch as reverse speed
can greatly increase.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a frozen
body of water unless you have first
verified the ice is sufficiently thick to
support the vehicle, cargo, and partic-
ipants. The vehicle could break
through the ice causing serious injury
or death.
