SPORTSMAN X2 570 EPS [EU] User Manual

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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. Always

engage ADC mode (if equipped) before

ascending or descending a hill. If crossing a

hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper

procedures as described in the owner’s

manual. 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.

STALLING WHILE CLIMBING A HILL

Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could

cause a rollover.

• Always maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.

• Always engage ADC mode (if equipped) before ascending or descending a

hill.

If all forward speed is lost:

• Lean forward to keep body weight uphill. A passenger should also lean uphill.

• Apply the brakes.

• Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.

• Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the vehicle is

pointing straight uphill. Have a passenger dismount first, then the operator

may dismount.

• Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the

owner's manual.

If the ATV begins rolling downhill:

• Keep operator and passenger body weight uphill.

• Never apply engine power.

• Never apply the 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.