Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT, Руководство оператора

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Vehicle Operation
Driving Uphill
Always drive straight up the hill and
always avoid hills steeper than 15°.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to starting the climb, shift into
low range, select four-wheel drive for
traction, and gradually press the
accelerator; then maintain a constant
speed.
3. If the vehicle stalls on a hill, press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake,
shift into reverse, and slowly back
down the hill. Do not attempt to turn
around on a hill.
NEVER OPERATE UP OR
DOWN HILLS STEEPER
THAN 15°
Driving Downhill
Always drive straight down the hill and
always avoid hills steeper than 15°.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to descending the hill, shift into
low range and release the accelerator
to allow maximum engine braking.
Do not use four-wheel drive when
descending a hill. Engine braking can
cause the front wheels to slide reduc-
ing steering control.
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NOTE: Use minimum braking (as
necessary) to maintain a slow
speed.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles can be hazardous.
There is always the possibility of the
vehicle tipping. If you cannot go around
an obstacle, follow these guidelines:
1. Stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake. Go out to inspect the obstacle
thoroughly from both your approach
side and the exit side. If you believe
you can cross the obstacle safely,
select four-wheel drive (4WD).
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NOTE: Selecting the LOCK posi-
tion on the differential lock control
may be beneficial; however, steer-
ing effort will be greatly increased.
2. Approach the obstacle as close as
possible to 90° to minimize vehicle
tipping.
3. Keep speed slow enough to maintain
control but fast enough to maintain
momentum.
4. Use only enough power to cross the
obstacle but still give yourself plenty
of time to react to changes in condi-
tions. Crawl over the obstacle.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a
hill.
! WARNING
Driving up hills improperly can cause
loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in serious injury or death. Use
extreme care when driving in hilly ter-
rain.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a
hill.
! WARNING
Driving down hills improperly can
cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
Never drive downhill at a high rate of
speed. Use extreme care when driv-
ing in hilly terrain.
! WARNING
Striking hidden obstacles can cause
serious injury or death. Reduce
speed and proceed with care in unfa-
miliar terrain.