Polaris 450 S 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 beginning on page 82.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25 degrees 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 on the other side of the hill.