Polaris 400 H.O. Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV without proper instruction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the
operator does not know how to operate the ATV
properly in different situations and on different
types of terrain.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Beginning and inexperienced operators should
complete the ATV RiderCourse
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offered by
Polaris through the SVIA. They should then reg-
ularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniques
described in the Owner's Manual.
For more information about the ATV RiderCourse
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contact ATV Enrollment
Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to follow the age recommendations for
this ATV.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Severe injury and/or death could occur if a child
under the minimum age recommendation oper-
ates an ATV.
Even though a child may be within the recom-
mended age group for operating some ATVs,
he/she may not have the skills, abilities, or judg-
ment needed to operate an ATV safely and
could be susceptible to accident or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
No one under the age of 16 should operate a Polaris ATV.