2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Owners Manual - Page 19
2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Manual
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SAFETY Safety Warnings Stalling While Climbing a Hill Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could cause an overturn. • Always maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If all forward speed is lost: • Keep body weight uphill. • Apply the single-lever brake gradually. • Lock the parking brake when fully stopped. • Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill. • Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 50. If the ATV begins rolling downhill: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the auxiliary rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the singlelever brake gradually. • When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. • Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill. • Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 50. Operating on Steep Hills Operating on excessively steep hills could cause an overturn. Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25 degrees. +25° 16