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OPERATION
Driving Over Obstacles
Follow these precautions when operating over obstacles:
1. Always check for obsta-
cles before operating in a
new area.
2. Look ahead and learn to
read the terrain. Be con-
stantly alert for hazards
such as logs, rocks and
low hanging branches.
3. Travel slowly and use
extra caution when oper-
ating on unfamiliar ter-
rain. Not all obstacles are
immediately visible.
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always travel straight
uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15°
maximum).
3. Keep both feet on the
floor.
4. Always check the terrain
carefully before ascend-
ing any hill.
5. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle opening. Never open
the throttle suddenly.
7. 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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