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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always travel straight uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15_ maximum).
3. Keep both feet on the floor.
4. Proceed at a steady r ate of speed and throttle opening.
WARNING
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle
overturn. Always c heck the terrain carefully before c limbing a hill.
Braking and handling a re greatly affected when oper ating in hilly
terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn and result in serious injury or death.
Avoid climbing steep hills (15_ maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating o n hills, and follow proper
operating procedures outlined in the owner’s manual.
Never c limb hills with excessively s lippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly.
Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obs tacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.
15_ Maximum
