2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 SP Owners Manual - Page 18

SAFETY Safety Warnings Stalling While Climbing a Hill Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could cause a rollover. • 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 37. If all forward speed is lost: • Lean forward to keep body weight uphill. A passenger should also lean uphill. • Apply the brakes. • Lock the parking brake when fully stopped. • Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. Have a passenger dismount first, then the operator may dismount. • Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 64. If the ATV begins rolling downhill: • Keep operator and passenger body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the single-lever brake gradually. • When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. • Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. Have a passenger dismount first, then the operator may dismount. • Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 64. Operating on Steep Hills Operating on excessively steep hills could cause a rollover. Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 15 degrees. 16