Polaris 800 6X6 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
16
SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly
dismounting while climbing a hill could cause an
overturn.
Always maintain a steady speed when climbing
a hill.
Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 (if
equipped) before ascending or descending a
hill. See page 36.
If all forward speed is lost:
Keep body weight uphill.
Apply the service brakes.
Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if the vehicle is pointed straight
uphill.
Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described in
the owner's manual. See page 58.
If the vehicle begins rolling downhill:
Keep body weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the service brake
gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking
brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if the vehicle is pointed straight
uphill.
Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described in
the owner's manual. See page 58.