BMS Beast 1000 Series, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
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OPERATING IN UNFAMILIAR TERRAIN
Failure to use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain could result in
an accident or rollover.
Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause
loss of control or rollover.
Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always
be alert to changing terrain conditions.
JUMPS AND STUNTS
Exhibition driving increases the risk of an accident or rollover. DO NOT do power
slides,
“donuts”, jumps or other driving stunts. Avoid exhibition driving.
IMPROPER HILL CLIMBING
Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or rollover. Use extreme
caution when operating on hills. Always follow proper procedures for hill climbing
as described in this owner's manual.
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 this
owner’s
manual.
STALLING WHILE CLIMBING A HILL
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause a rollover. Maintain
a steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully stopped. Place the
transmission in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while
applying light brake pressure to control speed.
If you begin rolling downhill:
Never apply engine power. Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully
stopped. Place the transmission in 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.