2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 59
2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual
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OPERATION Driving Downhill When driving downhill, follow these precautions: 1. Avoid steep hills (25 maximum). 2. Shift body weight uphill. 3. Drive straight downhill. 4. Slow down. Excessive speed when traveling downhill can cause loss of control. 5. Squeeze the brake lever gradually. Applying the brakes too firmly may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss of control. 55
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OPERATION
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these precautions:
1.
Avoid steep hills (25
maximum).
2.
Shift body weight uphill.
3.
Drive straight downhill.
4.
Slow down. Excessive speed when traveling downhill can cause
loss of control.
5.
Squeeze the brake lever gradually. Applying the brakes too firmly
may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss of con-
trol.