2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Owners Manual - Page 38

2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Manual

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OPERATION Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Always travel straight uphill. Avoid steep hills (15 maximum). Keep both feet on the floor. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill. 5. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle opening. Never open the throttle suddenly. 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. 15 maximum Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling) Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a sidehill is unavoidable, follow these precautions: 1. Slow down. 2. Exercise extreme caution. 3. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill (15 maximum). Driving Downhill When driving downhill, follow these precautions: 1. Avoid steep hills (15 maximum). 2. Drive straight downhill. Avoid descending a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill when possible. 3. Slow down. 4. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing. 15 maximum 34

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34
OPERATION
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.
Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill.
5.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
6.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle
opening. Never open the throttle suddenly.
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.
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a sidehill is
unavoidable
, follow these precautions:
1.
Slow down.
2.
Exercise extreme caution.
3.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill (15
maximum).
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these precau-
tions:
1.
Avoid steep hills (15
maximum).
2.
Drive straight downhill. Avoid descending
a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel
straight downhill when possible.
3.
Slow down.
4.
Apply the brakes
slightly
to aid in slowing.
15
maximum
15
maximum