Driving Uphill - Polaris UTV 2x4 Series 11 Owner's Manual

Driving Safely

Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always travel straight uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15_ maximum).
3. Keep both feet on the floor.
4. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle opening.
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle
overturn. Always check the terrain carefully before climbing a hill.
Braking and handling are greatly affected when operating in hilly
terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn and result in serious injury or death.
Avoid climbing steep hills (15_ maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper
operating procedures outlined in the owner's manual.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly.
Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.
15_ Maximum
WARNING
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