Polaris 2005 Sportsman 800 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could
cause loss of control or
overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for climbing hills
as described in the owner’s manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25_.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV
could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be o n the other
side of the hill.