2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 58

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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Driving Safely Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. Drive straight uphill. 2. Avoid steep hills (25_ maximum). 3. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 4. Keep your feet on the footrests. 5. Shift your weight uphill. 6. Drive at a steady rate of speed to avoid stalling. 7. Be alert. Be prepared to take emergency action. This may include dismounting quickly. 8. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed. If all forward speed is lost: 1. Keep your weight uphill. NOTE: OPERATION < 25_ If the vehicle begins rolling downhill, never apply engine power. Never apply the rear brakes while rolling backwards. 2. Gradually squeeze the right-hand brake lever to engage the front brakes. When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, then lock the park brake. 3. Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described on page 58. WARNING Braking and handling are greatly affected when operating in hilly terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or overturn and result in serious injury or death. Avoid climbing steep hills (25_ maximum). Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper operating procedures outlined in the owner's manual. 55

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< 25
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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these
precautions:
1.
Drive straight uphill.
2.
Avoid steep hills (25
_
maximum).
3.
Avoid hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
4.
Keep your feet on the
footrests.
5.
Shift your weight uphill.
6.
Drive at a steady rate of
speed to avoid stalling.
7.
Be alert. Be prepared to
take emergency action.
This may include
dismounting quickly.
8.
Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
If all forward speed is lost:
1.
Keep your weight uphill.
NOTE:
If the vehicle begins rolling downhill, never apply engine
power. Never apply the rear brakes while rolling backwards.
2.
Gradually squeeze the right--hand brake lever to engage the front
brakes. When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, then lock
the park brake.
3.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight
uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described on page 58.
WARNING
Braking and handling are greatly affected when operating in hilly
terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn and result in serious injury or death.
Avoid climbing steep hills (25
_
maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper
operating procedures outlined in the owner’s manual.