Axis E1, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Improper Hill Climbing
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle rollover. Always follow proper
procedures for climbing hills as described in this owner's manual. See page 50 .
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover. Always follow proper procedures
for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. See page 50 .
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause a rollover. Always maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
• Apply the brakes.
• Switch to reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light
brake pressure to control speed.
If you begin rolling downhill:
• Never press the accelerator.
• Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully stopped.
• Switch to reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light
brake pressure to control speed.
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss
of control or accident. Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always
maintain proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on safety labels.
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate
the vehicle on a frozen body of water unless you have first verified that the ice is sufficiently thick to
support the weight and moving force of the vehicle, you and your passengers, and your cargo,
together with any other vehicles in your party.
Always check with local authorities and residents to confirm ice conditions and thickness over your
entire route. Vehicle operators assume all risk associated with ice conditions on frozen bodies of
water.