BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER 330 H.O. 2x4 Operator's Manual page 11

Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in this
Operator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never go over
the top of any hill at high speed.
Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as
described further in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you
start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. 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.
Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described fur-
ther in this Operator's Guide. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Never attempt to turn the
ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique described
further in this Operator's Guide on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a
steep hill if possible.
Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a
hill. To avoid stalling, use proper gear and maintain a steady speed when climb-
ing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking
described further in this Operator's Guide. Dismount on the uphill side or to a
side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the
procedure described further in this Operator's Guide.
Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to
operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described further in this
Operator's Guide.
Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or
sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain. On extremely
slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce
the chance of skidding out of control.
Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that spec-
ified further in this Operator's Guide. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply them several times for friction to dry out the pads.
Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you when you operate
in reverse. When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.
Always use the size and type tires specified further in this Operator's Guide.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described further in this guide.
Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of accessories.
Never exceed the stated load limits for an ATV. Cargo should be properly dis-
tributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this
Operator's Guide for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance
for braking.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Specialty Vehicle
Institute of America (SVIA) at 1 800 887-2887 or in Canada, the Canada Safety
Council (CSC) at 1 (613) 739-1535 ext. 227 or contact an authorized ATV dealer to
find out about the training courses nearest you.
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