Warnings Never Operate Up Or Down Hills Steeper Than 15° ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Crossing hills or turning on hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the vehicle to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill. If you must cross the side of a hill, drive slowly and stop or turn downhill if you feel the vehicle may tip. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards, or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in the vehicle overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Apply the brakes.
Set the parking brake after you are stopped. If you begin rolling backwards: Apply the brakes while rolling backwards. When fully stopped, set the parking brake. ! WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death. 13 ! WARNING DIVISION I - SAFETY POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the vehicle to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this Operator’s Manual. Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with slippery or loose surfaces. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
The vehicle 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.