BOMBARDIER DS 250, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in vehicle overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep your weight uphill. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden
gear changes. The vehicle could
fl
ip over backwards.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake after you are stopped.
Dismount on uphill side, or to a side if pointed straight uphill.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep your weight uphill. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden
gear changes. The vehicle could
fl
ip over backwards.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the front brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well and lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to a side if pointed straight uphill.
Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described
further in this Operator's Guide.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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