HILLS
Use extra care when on hills. Never go on hills that
are extremely steep. Stopping while going down a
hill will take longer than on level ground. Turning
while going up or down a hill is more dangerous
than turning on the level. Turns while going down
hill, especially with the brakes on, and, turning up
hill while traversing a hill are particularly dangerous.
Even at a slow speed and without a load, tip overs
are more likely if you turn on a hill.
Slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting
up or down a hill. If you have to turn while on a hill,
do it as slowly and cautiously as possible. Never
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Operating
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious personal injury.
• If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a
hill, never attempt to turn the vehicle around.
• Always back straight down a hill in reverse
gear.
• Never back down in neutral or with the clutch
depressed, using only the brakes.
• Never drive across a steep hill, always drive
straight up or down.
• Avoid turning on a hill
• Don’t “drop the clutch” or slam on the brakes.
Sudden speed change can initiate tipover.
WARNING
In case of tipover
Don’t jump
Lean away
Operator: Hold tight and brace feet.
Passenger: Hold hip restraint and
hand hold, brace feet
Tipover can occur if the truck is improp-
erly operated. Injury or death could
result.
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