Downhill Driving; Side Hilling; Drop-Offs; Riding Techniques - BOMBARDIER rally 200 Operator's Manual

Downhill Driving

This vehicle can climb slopes that are steeper than it can safely descend. Therefore, it is essen-
tial to assure that a safe route exists to descend a slope before you climb it.
Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could "toboggan" the vehicle. Maintain
steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to regain control.

Side hilling

Whenever possible, such operation should be avoided. If necessary, do so with extreme caution.
Side hilling on steep inclines could result in rollover. In addition, slippery or unfirm surfaces could
result in uncontrollable side sliding. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle downhill with the slide.
Avoid all objects or depressions that will intensify the raising of one side of the vehicle higher
than the other, thus causing rollover.

Drop-Offs

This vehicle will "bottom-out" and usually stop if either the front or rear wheels are driven over
a drop-off. If the drop is sharp or deep, the vehicle will nose dive and tipover.
WARNING
Avoid negotiating drop-offs. Reverse and select an alternate route.

Riding Techniques

Riding your vehicle too fast for the conditions may result in injury. Apply only enough throttle to
proceed safely. Statistics show that high speed turns usually result in mishaps and injury. Always
remember that this vehicle is heavy! Its pure weight alone may entrap you should it fall and pin
you down.
This vehicle is not designed for jumping nor can it, or you, absorb the energy of high impacts
such as jumping. Performing "wheelies" can cause the vehicle to flip over onto you. Both prac-
tices have a high risk for you and should be avoided at all times.
To maintain proper control it is strongly advised that you keep your hands on the handlebar and
within easy reach of all controls. The same holds true for your feet. To minimize the possibility
of any leg or foot injury, keep your feet on the footrests at all times. Do not direct your toes
outwards nor place your foot out to assist turning as they can be hit or snagged by passing
obstacles or may contact the wheels.
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