OPERATION WARNINGS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in vehicle overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use low gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. Switch 6x6
on.
If you lose all forward speed:
Operator and passenger (2-UP models) must keep their weig ht uphill.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. The
vehicle could flip over backwards.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake after you have stopped.
Dismount on uphill side, or to a side if pointed straight uphill.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Operator and passenger (2-UP models) must keep their weight uphill.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. The
vehicle could flip over backwards.
Never apply the rear brake by pedal while rolling backwards. Front wheels
are braking only if 6x6 is switched on.
Apply the front brake by hand lever gradually.
When fully stopped, apply rear br ake as well and lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to a side if pointed straight uphill (passenger
first on 2-UP models).
Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described
further in this Operator' s Guide.
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