We recommend sitting on your side-by-side vehicle when operating in
reverse. Avoid standing up. Your weight could shift forward against throttle
lever, causing an unexpected acceleration.
Downhill Driving
This vehicle can climb slopes that are steeper than it can safely
descend. Therefore, it is essential to assure that a safe route exists to descend
a slope before you climb it.
Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could "toboggan" the
vehicle. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to regain control.
Side Hilling
Whenever possible, such operation should be avoided. If necessary, do so with
extreme caution. Side hilling on steep inclines could result in rollover. In
addition, slippery or loose surfaces could result in uncontrollable side
sliding. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle downhill with the slide. Avoid all
objects or depressions that will intensify the raising of one side of the vehicle
higher than the other, thus causing rollover.
Drop-Offs
This vehicle will "bottom-out" and usually stop if either the front or rear wheels
are driven over a drop-off. If the drop is sharp or deep, the vehicle will nose dive
and tip over.
Avoid negotiating drop-offs. Reverse and select an alternate route.
Drive on Snow Covered Surfaces
When performing the pre-drive inspection, pay special attention to locations on
the vehicle where snow and/or ice accumulations may obstruct visibility of the
taillight and reflectors, clog ventilation openings, block the radiator and fan, and
interfere with the movement of control levers, switches and brake pedal. Before
starting.. with your side-by-side vehicle check the steering, throttle and brake
lever and pedal controls for interference free operation.
Whenever an side-by-side vehicle is driven on a snow covered drive path the
tire grip is generally reduced causing the vehicle to react differently to control
inputs from the operator. On low grip surfaces, the steering responses are not
as crisp and precise, stopping distances are lengthened and acceleration
becomes sluggish. Slow down and do not 'gun" the throttle. This will only result
in spinning of the tires and possibly in an over steering slide of the
vehicle. Avoid hard braking. This will possibly result in a straight line slide of the
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