32 SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in vehicle overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep operator and passenger weight uphill. Never open the throttle sud-
denly or make sudden gear changes. The vehicle could flip over backwards.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake after you are stopped.
First, disembark the passenger, then you. Dismount on uphill side, or to a
side if pointed straight uphill.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep operator and passenger weight uphill. Never open the throttle sud-
denly or make sudden gear changes. The vehicle could flip over backwards.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the front brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well and lock parking brake.
First, disembark the passenger, then you. Dismount on uphill side, or to a
side if pointed straight uphill.
Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described
further in this Operator’s Guide.
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