If starting uphill from a stop, use the brake until the transmission engages (do NOT let the vehicle roll back as you push the throttle)
Do not utilize the throttle to resist rolling backward (as people do with cars when on an incline)
Use the brake to resist backward motion AND release the brake as you press down the throttle
If you must go up a steep hill, get a running start (don't try to start from a dead stop)
If you are going to "coast" down a mountain for an extended period
Do NOT go faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) unless you remove the chain or driveshaft
If you are coasting for many kilometers, remove either the chain or the driveshaft
When going down a steep hill, it is fine to allow the CVT to engage so that you have engine braking
If possible, stop the BUV on flat ground or on a slight decline.
If pointed uphill when parked, accelerate firmly for 1 second (this allows the belt to grab without slipping).
If on a hill or heavily loaded, ask bystanders to help push the BUV into motion as you press the throttle (as people did with the Model T’s). This reduces stress on the belt and powertrain.