Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - page 13
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned
and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on such terrain. Always be
especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this Operator's
Guide. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in this Op-
erator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb
hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of
any hill at high speed.
Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as
described further in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high
speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described further
in this Operator's Guide. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the vehicle. Never attempt to turn the
vehicle around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique described
in this Operator's Guide on level ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill.
To avoid stalling, use proper gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking described in
this Operator's Guide. Dismount on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight
uphill. Turn the vehicle around and remount, following the procedure described
further in this Operator's Guide.
Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to oper-
ate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow proper
procedures when operating over obstacles as described further in this Operator's
Guide.
Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or slid-
ing by practicing at low speeds and on level smooth terrain. On extremely slippery
surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance
of skidding out of control.
Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that speci-
fied in this Operator's Guide. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stop-
ping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the pads.
Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind the vehicle when you op-
erate in reverse. When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.
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