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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Operating on Slippery Terrain
Failure to use extra caution when operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain could cause
loss of traction, loss of control, accident or rollover. Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces.
Always slow down and use additional caution when operating on slippery surfaces.
Skidding or sliding due to loss of traction can cause loss of control or rollover (if tires regain traction
unexpectedly). Always follow proper procedures for operating on slippery surfaces as described in this
owner's manual. See page 52.
Improper Hill Climbing
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle rollover. Always follow proper procedures
for climbing hills as described in this owner's manual. See page 51.
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover. Always follow proper procedures for
traveling down hills as described in this owner’s manual. See page 52.
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause an rollover. Always maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
.If all forward speed is lost (engine running):
• Use the treadle pedal to slowly back the vehicle straight downhill.
• If necessary, apply brake pressure to control speed.
If all forward speed is lost (engine not running):
• Apply the brakes and attempt to restart the engine.
• If engine will not restart, place transmission in neutral and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight
downhill while applying brake pressure to control speed.
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of
control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on safety labels.
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate
the vehicle on a frozen body of water unless you have first verified that the ice is sufficiently thick to
support the weight and moving force of the vehicle, you and your passengers, and your cargo, together
with any other vehicles in your party.
Always check with local authorities and residents to confirm ice conditions and thickness over your
entire route. Vehicle operators assume all risk associated with ice conditions on frozen bodies of water.