Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failing to use care in turns; turning too sharply or aggressively. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The vehicle could go out of control causing a collision, tip over, or rollover. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this Operator’s Man- ual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed or too sharply for the conditions and for your experi- ence level. See the Operation/Maintenance section of this manual for more infor- mation on turning on flat ground, hills, sand, ice, mud, or water. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating on steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN This vehicle can overturn more easily on steep hills than on 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 larger hills. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating with the ROPS removed. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could lead to serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate this vehicle with the ROPS removed. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Going down a hill 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 going down hills as described in this Opera- tor’s Manual. Always check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible. ! WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death. 12