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OPERATION
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling
uphill, follow these pre-
cautions:
1. Always travel
straight uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills
(15° maximum).
3. Keep both feet on
the floor.
4. Always check the
terrain carefully
before ascending
any hill.
5. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle opening. Never open
the throttle suddenly.
7. Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp
drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the
hill.