Use and Care Manual

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
Operating over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look for
obstacles that could cause damage to the vehicle or could lead to a
rollover or accident. Avoid jumping the vehicle as injury, loss of control,
and damage to the vehicle could occur.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra care when operating this vehicle on unfamiliar
terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, without enough
time to react. Could result in the vehicle overturning or going out of
control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the
vehicle.
RIDING IN BRUSH OR WOODED AREAS
When operating in areas with brush or trees, watch carefully on both
sides and above the vehicle for obstacles such as branches that the
vehicle might hit, causing an accident, or for brush that might enter the
vehicle as you pass and strike the driver or passenger. Never hold onto
the enclosure so your hand is outside the vehicle. Hold only onto the
handgrip inside the enclosure.
ENCOUNTERING OBSTACLES ON THE TRAIL
If you cannot go around an obstacle such as a fallen tree trunk or a
ditch, stop the vehicle where it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake
and get out to inspect the area thoroughly. Look from your approach
side and the exit side. If you believe you can continue safely, decide the
path that will allow you to get over the obstacle at as close to a right
angle as possible to minimize vehicle tipping. Go only fast enough to