Yamaha PRO HAULER YXP1000, Owner'S Manual

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GOING UPHILL
Do not attempt to climb slopes until you have
mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground.
Use proper driving techniques to avoid over-
turns on hills and slopes. Drive straight up
slopes, and avoid crossing the side of a slope,
which increases your chance of rollover.
Practice first on gentle inclines before at-
tempting slopes. Always check the terrain
carefully before attempting any slope. Use
common sense and remember that some
slopes are too steep for you to climb.
Choose carefully which slopes you attempt to
drive on. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces
or ones where you will not be able to see far
enough ahead of you.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill
if you cannot clearly see what is on the other
side - there could be another person, an ob-
stacle, or a sharp drop off.
Maximum slope angle:
15°
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on steep slopes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The utility vehicle can overturn more
easily on steep slopes than on level sur-
faces or gentle inclines.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate your vehicle on slopes
too steep for it or your abilities. Never
operate vehicles on slopes steeper than
15°.
Do not drive across the face of a slope.
Go straight up the slope.
Practice on smaller slopes before at-
tempting large slopes.
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