2011 Polaris Breeze SL Owners Manual - Page 57

2011 Polaris Breeze SL Manual

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OPERATION Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending a hill. 2. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum). 3. Drive straight 15° maximum uphill. 4. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 5. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and accelerator position. Never apply full throttle suddenly. 6. Avoid unnecessary changes in speed or direction. 7. 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. 8. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Place the Direction Selector switch in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light brake pressure to control speed. 54

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54
OPERATION
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling
uphill, follow these
precautions:
1.
Always check the
terrain carefully
before ascending a
hill.
2.
Avoid steep hills
(15
°
maximum).
3.
Drive straight
uphill.
4.
Never climb hills
with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
5.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed and accelerator position. Never
apply full throttle suddenly.
6.
Avoid unnecessary changes in speed or direction.
7.
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.
8.
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Place the
Direction Selector switch in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to
roll straight downhill while applying light brake pressure to control
speed.
15
°
maximum