RP Advanced Mobile Systems STRIKE-C, Owner'S Manual

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4.0 OPERATION
4.8 Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or
incur a rollover. Always follow proper procedures for traveling
down hills as described in the owner's manual.
• Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward
gear. Never descend a hill with the transmission in neutral.
• Always investigate the terrain carefully before descending
a hill.
• Never travel down a hill at
excessive speed.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at
an angle, which could cause
the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Travel straight
downhill and carefully
traverse obstacles while
descending.
4.9 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.
4.10 Crossing Hillsides
Driving on a side hill is not recommended under any
circumstance. Improper procedure could cause loss of control
or rollover. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless