Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 13

 

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Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 13

 

 

55

OPERATION

Turning the Vehicle

1. Before turning, activate a turn 

signal to alert others of your 

intentions. Activate the left 

signal before a left turn. 

Activate the right signal before 

a right turn.

2. Steer in the direction of the 

turn, leaning your upper body 

to the inside of the turn while 

supporting your weight on the 

outer footrest. Use the same 

leaning technique for turning 

in reverse.

3. Never turn quickly when 

carrying a passenger or cargo.

4. Practice making turns at slow 

speeds before attempting to 

turn at faster speeds.

Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for turning. Never turn 

sharply at excessive speeds, which can lead to vehicle rollover.

56

OPERATION

Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always move the AWD switch to ADC AWD before ascending or 

descending a hill. See page 33.

2. Avoid steep hills. Maximum incline is 15°. 
3. Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces.
4. Keep both feet on the footrests.
5. Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight 

uphill.

6. Drive straight uphill.
7. Proceed at a steady rate of speed to avoid stalling.
8. Be alert. Be prepared to take emergency action. This may include 

dismounting quickly.

9. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
10. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.

15° Maximum

57

OPERATION

Driving Uphill

If all forward speed is lost:
1. Lean forward to keep body weight uphill. A passenger should also 

lean uphill.

2. Apply the brakes.
3. When fully stopped, lock the hydraulic parking brake.
4. 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.

If the vehicle begins rolling downhill, never apply engine power. Never 

apply the brakes aggressively while rolling backwards.
1. Lean forward to keep body weight uphill. A passenger should also 

lean uphill.

2. Apply the brakes gradually.
3. When fully stopped, lock the hydraulic parking brake.
4. 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.

5. Use the K-turn to turn around. See page 60.

Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for braking if you stall or 

roll backwards while climbing a hill. Never back down a hill.

58

OPERATION

Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)

Avoid crossing the side of a hill (sidehilling) if possible. If sidehilling is 

necessary, follow these precautions:
1. Slow down.
2. Avoid hills with slippery or loose surfaces.
3. Avoid crossing the sides of steep hills.
4. Do not cross a hillside with a passenger on board. Ask the passenger 

to dismount and walk across the hillside before reboarding the 

vehicle.

5. Shift body weight uphill.  
6. Keep your feet on the footrests.
7. If the vehicle begins to tip, quickly turn the front wheel downhill, if 

possible, or dismount on the uphill side immediately!

Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for crossing the side of a 

hill.
Never attempt to turn the Tractor around on any hill until you've mastered (on 

level ground) the turning technique outlined in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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