2008 Polaris Ranger RZR Owners Manual - Page 28

Rider Safety WARNING SAFETY POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control or overturn resulting in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for +15° climbing hills as described in the owner's manual. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending a hill. Avoid climbing steep hills (15° maximum). Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper operating procedures outlined in the owner's manual. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Never open the throttle suddenly. 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. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Traveling downhill improperly WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control or overturn resulting in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for +15° traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Never descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Never travel down a hill at high speed. Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill. 25