OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control could result in an accident including overturn, which could increase
the risk of drowning
.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than 200 mm (8 in).
Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the pads.
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
Operating over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look for obstacles that
could cause damage to the vehicle or could lead to a rollover or accident. Avoid
jumping the vehicle as injury, loss of control, and damage to the vehicle could occur.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra care when operating this vehicle on unfamiliar terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, without enough time to react.
Could result in the vehicle overturning or a loss of control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert
to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
RIDING IN BRUSH OR WOODED AREAS
When operating in areas with brush or trees, watch carefully on both sides and above
the vehicle for obstacles such as branches that the vehicle might hit, causing an
accident, or for brush that might enter the vehicle as you pass and strike the driver or
passenger(s). Never hold onto the enclosure so your hand is outside the vehicle.
Only hold onto the handgrip inside the enclosure.
ENCOUNTERING OBSTACLES ON THE TRAIL
If you cannot go around an obstacle such as a fallen tree trunk or a ditch, stop the
