Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
21
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards
or improperly dismounting
while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID
THE
HAZARD
Maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is
lost:
Keep your weight uphill.
Apply the single lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the auxiliary rear brake as well, then
lock the parking brake.
If the ATV begins rolling
backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the auxiliary rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the single-lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the auxiliary rear brake as well, and
then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight
uphill.
T urn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the owner’s manual. See page 56.