2009 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 18

2009 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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SAFETY Safety Warnings Descending Hills Improperly Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn. • Always follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. NOTE: A special technique is required when braking while traveling downhill. See page 57. • Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 (if equipped) before ascending or descending a hill. See page 36. • Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. • Shift your weight rearward. • 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 down the hill when possible. Crossing Hillsides 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 hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as described in the owner's manual. See page 56. Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you've mastered the turning technique (on level ground) as described in the owner's manual. See page 58. 15

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15
SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss
of control or overturn.
°
Always follow proper procedures for travel-
ing down hills as described in the owner's
manual.
NOTE:
A special technique is
required when braking while traveling down-
hill. See page 57.
°
Always descend a hill with the transmission
in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with
the transmission in neutral. Always move the
4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 (if equipped) before
ascending or descending a hill. See page 36.
°
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
°
Shift your weight rearward.
°
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 down the hill when possible.
Crossing Hillsides
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 hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as
described in the owner's manual. See page 56.
Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you've mastered the
turning technique (on level ground) as described in the owner's manual. See
page 58.