Safety, Safety warnings, Stalling while climbing a hill – Polaris Trail Blazer 9921773 User Manual

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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.

If all forward speed is lost:
• Keep body weight uphill.
• Apply the single-lever brake gradually.
• Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.
• Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill.
• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the

owner's manual. See page 50.

If the ATV begins rolling downhill:
• Keep body weight uphill.
• Never apply engine power.
• Never apply the auxiliary rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the single-

lever 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 ATV is pointed straight uphill.
• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the

owner's manual. See page 50.

Operating on Steep Hills

Operating on excessively steep hills could cause

an overturn.
Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or for

your abilities. Never operate the ATV on hills

steeper than 25 degrees.

+25°

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