diff --git a/examples/upstart/sidekiq.conf b/examples/upstart/sidekiq.conf
index ae16d0cd..9ab4a75a 100644
--- a/examples/upstart/sidekiq.conf
+++ b/examples/upstart/sidekiq.conf
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ respawn limit 3 30
 # TERM is sent by sidekiqctl when stopping sidekiq. Without declaring these as
 # normal exit codes, it just respawns.
 normal exit 0 TERM
+
+# Older versions of Upstart might not support the reload command and need
+# this commented out.
 reload signal USR1
 
 instance $index