SPORTSMAN 450 H.O. User Manual

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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 move the 4X4 switch to 4WDC (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.