OPERATOR SAFETY
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control or overturn resulting in serious injury or
death
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as
described in the owner's manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending a hill.
Avoid climbing steep hills (15°maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow
proper operating procedures outlined in the owner's manual.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly.
Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or
person could be on the other side of the hill.
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