2014 Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 18
2014 Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 Manual
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SAFETY Safety Warnings Stalling While Climbing a Hill Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could cause an overturn. • Always maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. • Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 (if equipped) before ascending or descending a hill. See page 36. If all forward speed is lost: • Keep body weight uphill. • Apply the service brakes. • Lock the parking brake when fully stopped. • Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if the vehicle is pointed straight uphill. • Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 58. If the vehicle begins rolling downhill: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the service brake gradually. • When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. • Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if the vehicle is pointed straight uphill. • Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 58. 16