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SAFETY
Driving Safely
Driving Down hill
Whenever descending a hill,
follow these precautions:
1. Check the terrain carefully.
2. Avoid hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
3. Never go down a hill at high
speed.
4. Slow down.
5. Avoid going down a hill at an
angle, which can cause the
vehicle t o pitch sharply to one side.
6. Drive straight downhill.
7. Shift your weight rearward.
8. Apply t he foot brake slightly toaidinslowing.
9. Know how to use the hand brake.
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for driving
downhill and for braking on
hills.
Never operate at
excessive speeds. Travel
and turn at speeds
appropriate for the terrain,
visibility, operating
conditions and your
experience.