maintenance - Polaris

OPERATIONDriving UphillWhenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:1. Always travel straight uphill.2. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).3. Keep both feet on the floor.4. Always check the terrain carefully beforeascending any hill.5. Never climb hills with excessively slippery orloose surfaces.6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttleopening. Never open the throttle suddenly.7. Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed.An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicleor person could be on the other side of the hill.15° maximumDriving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control oroverturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.If crossing a sidehill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:1. Slow down.2. Exercise extreme caution.3. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill (15° maximum).Driving DownhillWhen driving downhill, follow these precautions:1. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).2. Drive straight downhill. Avoid descendinga hill at an angle, which would cause thevehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travelstraight downhill when possible.3. Slow down.4. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.15° maximum34