HISON WATERCRAFT
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Never operate the Crosski on hills too steep for the Crosski or your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Ascending a slope
Never ascend slopes that have an excessively slippery or loose surface as these can cause
the Crosski to lose traction.
Before ascending a slope, slow down or stop to survey the terrain. When climbing a slope
you must shift your weight toward the front wheels to help keep them on the ground. Move
forward on the seat and lean forward.
To ascend the slop, approach the slope in an appropriate gear and speed for the conditions.
Maintain a steady speed as you ascend the slope. Never open the throttle suddenly or make
sudden gear changes as this could cause you to lose control of the Crosski or cause the Crosski to
flip over backwards.
Never go over the summit of a hill at high speed as there could be unforeseen obstacles or
dangers on the other side.
Stalling while ascending a slope
If the Crosski stalls or begins to roll backward on a slope, it may overturn.
If you lose all forward speed or begin rolling backwards, follow this procedure to help
prevent flipping over backwards:
Keep your weight uphill.
Do not apply throttle or change gears suddenly.
Gradually apply the brakes until the Crosski comes to a complete stop.
Lock the parking brake and dismount uphill of the Crosski (or on one side, if pointed straight
uphill).
Seek assistance from another person to help walk the Crosski back down the slope
When walking the Crosski down a slope:
1. Each person should stand with their body, facing downhill beside the Crosski, holding the
handlebars.
Make sure you can easily reach and operate the brake lever.
2. Make sure everyone’s legs are clear of the wheels and body and that you have a firm footing.
3. Slowly back the Crosski down the hill, using the brake lever to control its speed.
Descending a slope
Do not descend a slope at high speed and avoid sudden braking or steering maneuvers as
this could cause the Crosski to overturn.
When descending a slope, if the engine speed falls below 2000 rpm, the automatic clutc will
disengage and engine braking will no longer be available. Always allow extra distance for braking
and apply the brakes to bring the Crosski to a complete stop.
Before descending a slope, slow down or stop to survey the terrain before proceeding.
When descending a slope, it is advisable to proceed with the Crosski pointing straight down
the slope. Avoid angles that will cause the Crosski to lean sharply to one side and try to avoid
making turns on slope.
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