Polaris HDPTO Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are
outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.
Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described.
Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and never allow anyone without a
valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.
Do not carry passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this
vehicle.
No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. All riders must be
able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the floor and both hands on the
steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger hand hold.
The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt,
long pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times.
Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the
vehicle during operation.
Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all
product labels.
To reduce rollover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and
when braking on hills or during turns.
This vehicle is for off-road use only. Never operate on public roads (unless marked for off-
road use). Always avoid paved surfaces.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain,
visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection procedures described in this manual.
Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert
to changing terrain.
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds before
attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.
Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer if it has been
involved in an accident.
Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice
on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. See page
51. Check the terrain carefully before attempting to climb a hill. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Never apply throttle suddenly. Never make sudden
gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
WARNING