RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 59
7.9Riding uphill
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Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding uphill and downhill.
– Always check the terrain before riding uphill or downhill.
– Never ride on a road or path with an uphill or downhill inclination of more
than 25°.
– Never ride on a road or path that exceeds your riding skills.
– When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and turn it.
– Never ride on a road or path with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily
go out of control and roll over.
– Always ride straight up or down a slope and never at a slant.
– Engage a gear with which you can ride all the way up the slope without shifting. Shift-
ing on the slope can cause the vehicle to roll over.
– Shift your body weight to the front and ride cautiously.
– Keep your vehicle speed and engine speed as constant as possible.
– Drive slowly over hilltops to give yourself the opportunity to react to obstacles and
changes in terrain.
– If the vehicle comes to a stop, immediately activate both brakes to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward. Dismount from the vehicle and turn it.