Cushman Refresher fs2 - Traversing Hillsides; Driving Downhill; Stalling on a Hill

OPERATION
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• Keep both feet on the floor or a pedal.
• Check the terrain before driving up a hill. Do not try to climb hills that have excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
• Drive at a steady rate of acceleration and speed.
• Do not drive over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, sharp drop, or another person or vehicle could be on
the other side of the hill.
• Do not attempt to drive up a hill that is beyond your skill level.
TRAVERSING HILLSIDES
Traversing a hillside is not recommended. Improper procedure can cause loss of control or a rollover. Avoid crossing
the side of a hill unless absolutely necessary. If traversing a hillside is unavoidable, check the terrain and determine if
it can be accomplished safely. Do not proceed if the terrain is beyond the vehicle or driver’s ability.
If traversing a hillside is unavoidable, follow these guidelines:
• Drive slowly.
• Use extreme caution.
• Avoid crossing the side of a hill that has a slippery surface.
• Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
• When traversing a hillside that has soft terrain, it may be necessary to steer slightly uphill to keep the vehicle travel-
ing in a straight line.
• If you feel that you are losing control of the vehicle, steer downhill if possible to regain control.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When carrying cargo or towing a trailer, the weight of the load will increase the braking
distance required to slow or stop the vehicle. Not allowing for increased braking dis-
tance under load can cause an accident or injury.
When driving down a hill, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid excessively steep hills.
• Check the terrain carefully before descending any hill.
• Never drive down hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
• Drive slowly.
• Drive straight down the hill. Avoid descending the hill at an angle that could cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one
side.
• Apply light and constant pressure to the brakes to maintain slow speed and control of the vehicle.
STALLING ON A HILL
A rollover can result from stalling or rolling backward while climbing a hill. Drive uphill at a constant speed.
If your vehicle completely stalls while climbing a hill:
1. Apply the brakes.
2. Verify that the area behind you is clear.
3. Put the transmission in R (reverse).
4. Use steady brake pressure to control speed, and allow the vehicle to slowly roll straight downhill.
If your vehicle begins to roll downhill:
1. Do not press the accelerator.
2. Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle fully stops.
3. Verify that the area behind you is clear.
4. Put the transmission in R (reverse).
5. Use steady brake pressure to control speed, and allow the vehicle to slowly roll straight downhill.