Polaris 500 HO International Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
10
SAFETY
Operator Safety
If the vehicle has been involved in an
accident, always have an authorized
Polaris dealer inspect the entire
vehicle for possible damage, including
(but not limited to) brake, throttle and
steering systems.
Never operate on hills too steep for
the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before
attempting larger hills. Avoid climbing
hills steeper than 25°.
Always follow the procedures outlined
in this manual for climbing hills. See
page 22.
Always follow the procedures outlined
in this manual for driving downhill and
for braking on hills. See page 25.
Always follow the procedures outlined
in this manual for crossing the side of
a hill. See page 24.
Never attempt to turn the vehicle
around on any hill until you've
mastered (on level ground) the turning
technique outlined in this manual.