2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 SP Owners Manual - Page 67

2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 SP Manual

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OPERATION Driving Downhill 15° Maximum When driving downhill, follow these precautions: 1. Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. 2. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 39. 3. Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. 4. Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high speed. 5. Drive straight downhill. Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. 6. Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight uphill. 7. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing. Applying the brakes too firmly may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss of control. 65

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OPERATION
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these precautions:
1.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
2.
Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or
descending a hill. See page 39.
3.
Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not
descend a hill with the transmission in neutral.
4.
Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
5.
Drive straight downhill. Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle,
which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
6.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight
uphill.
7.
Apply the brakes
slightly
to aid in slowing. Applying the brakes too
firmly may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss
of control.
15± Maximum