Descending Hills Improperly; Crossing Hillsides - Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

Safety Warnings

Descending Hills Improperly

Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover.
• Always follow proper procedures for traveling
down hills as described in the owner's manual.
NOTE: A special technique is required when
braking while traveling downhill. See page 63.
• Always descend a hill with the transmission in
forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the
transmission in neutral. Always move the 4X4
switch to ADC 4X4 (if equipped) before
ascending or descending a hill. See page 37.
• Always check the terrain carefully before
descending a hill.
• Shift your weight rearward.
• Never travel down a hill at high speed.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill when possible.

Crossing Hillsides

Driving on a sidehill is not recommended.
Improper procedure could cause loss of control
or rollover. Avoid crossing the side of any hill
unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a hillside is unavoidable, always follow
proper procedures as described in the owner's
manual. See page 62.
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill
until you've mastered the turning technique (on
level ground) as described in the owner's
manual. See page 64.
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