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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause an overturn.
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 Hill Climbing
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle overturn. Always
follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the owner's manual.
See page 42.
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn. Always
follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in the owner's
manual.
• Use the brake pedal to control speed when descending a hill. Never travel
down a hill at high speed.
• Always descend a hill with the direction selector on FORWARD. Never
descend a hill in neutral.
• Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill.
