Can-Am OUTLANDER 6x6 T 2021 Series Operator's Manual page 57

IV RIDING THE VEHICLE
Uphill Driving
1-UP Models
Before trying to climb a hill, keep these things in mind. Hill Climbing should only
be attempted by experienced operators. Start on shallow slopes. Always drive
straight uphill and keep your body weight forward towards the top of the hill.
Keep your feet on the footrests, shift your ATV into a lower gear and accelerate
before you start to climb. Try to keep a steady speed and go easy on the throttle
to avoid acceleration. Abrupt slope or terrain variation or rolling one wheel over
an obstacle could have a big impact on the stability as it will lift the front of the
vehicle increasing the risk of tipping over. Some hills are too steep to safely stop or
recover from after an unsuccessful climbing attempt. Try to avoid steep inclines.
If you're not careful, you could tip over when going up hills. If the hill is too steep
and you cannot proceed or the vehicle begins to roll backwards, apply the brake,
put the parking brake on, being careful not to slide. Dismount on the left side of
the vehicle then use the "K" turn (while walking back, next to the vehicle on the
up hill side and with a hand on the brake lever, slowly back the rear of the vehicle
toward the top of the hill then drive downhill). Always walk or dismount on the
upside of the slope while keeping clear of the vehicle and its rotating wheels. Do
not try to hold on to the vehicle if it begins to topple. Stay clear. Do not ride over
the crest of the hill at high speed. Obstacles, including sharp drop-offs, may exist.
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2 2 -UP Models
The passenger must synchronize his movements with the operator. The passen-
ger must remain seated at all times.
Do not forget, the operator is responsible for the safety of the passenger. In doubt,
disembark the passenger before climbing a hill.
Before trying to climb a hill, keep these things in mind. Hill Climbing should only
be attempted by experienced operators. Start on shallow slopes. Always drive
straight uphill. Ope rator and passenger must keep their body weight forward,
towards the top of the hill. Keep feet on the footrests, shift the ATV into a lower
gear and accelerate before you start to climb. Try to keep a steady speed and
go easy on the throt tle to avoid acceleration. Abrupt slope or terrain variation or
rolling one wheel over an obstacle could have a big impact on the stability as it
will lift the front of the vehicle increasing the risk of tipping over. Some hills are
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