Driving Uphill - Polaris 4X4 700 EFI Owner's Manual

OPERATION
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.
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15° maximum
WARNING