Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS 2021 Owner's Manual page 20

SAFETY
MAINTENANCE AFTER ACCIDENT
If a Tractor has been involved in an accident, always have an authorized dealer
inspect the entire vehicle for possible damage, including (but not limited to)
brake, throttle and steering systems.
IMPROPER HILL CLIMBING
Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving on hills. Never
operate on hills too steep for the Tractor or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.
Always move the AWD switch to ADC (if equipped) before ascending or
descending a hill. If ADC mode is not equipped, apply AWD mode before
ascending or descending a hill.
Never operate 570 models on hills steeper than 15°.
Never operate Touring models on hills steeper than 15°.
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.
A special technique is required when braking while traveling downhill. See the
• Always descend a hill with the
transmission in forward gear. Do not
descend a hill with the transmission
in neutral. Always select ADC
driveline mode (if equipped) before
ascending or descending a hill. If
ADC mode is not equipped, apply
AWD mode before ascending or
descending a hill.
• 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.
18
Downloaded from ManualsNet.com
NOTE
Driving Downhill section.
search engine