Polaris 550 EPS Improper Hill Climbing, Descending Hills Improperly, Crossing Hillsides

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Improper Hill Climbing

Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the owner's manual. See page 65.

Never operate in TURF mode while operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 40.

Descending Hills Improperly

Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn.

Always follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. See page 67.

Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral.

Never operate in TURF mode while operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 40.

Crossing Hillsides

Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.

If crossing a hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as described in the owner's manual. See page 66.

Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you've mastered the turning technique (on level ground) as described in the owner's manual. See page 68.

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Polaris 550 EPS owner manual Improper Hill Climbing, Descending Hills Improperly, Crossing Hillsides