2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 43

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OPERATION Driving Safely Driving Uphill 15_ Maximum 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. WARNING 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. 41

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41
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.
WARNING
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.
15
_
Maximum