2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 Owners Manual - Page 49

2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 Manual

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OPERATION Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Always travel straight uphill. Avoid excessively steep hills. Keep both feet on the floor. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 5. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle pedal position. Never apply throttle suddenly. 6. 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 rollover. 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. Driving Downhill When driving downhill, follow these precautions: 1. Avoid excessively steep hills. 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. 5. When transporting heavy loads and/or when towing, always operate the vehicle in low gear and have ADC activated (if equipped). 47

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OPERATION
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1.
Always travel straight uphill.
2.
Avoid excessively steep hills.
3.
Keep both feet on the floor.
4.
Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
5.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle
pedal position. Never apply throttle suddenly.
6.
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
rollover. 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.
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these
precautions:
1.
Avoid excessively steep hills.
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.
5.
When transporting heavy loads and/or
when towing, always operate the vehicle in
low gear and have ADC activated (if
equipped).