Polaris HDPTO Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death.
Your POLARIS BRUTUS is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently
than other vehicles, such as cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur
quickly, even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to
take proper precautions.
Read this owner’s manual. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and operating procedures
before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle.
This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16 and have a valid driver’s
license to operate this vehicle.
All operators should take a training course.
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.
Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product
labels.
Always keep hands, feet and all other body parts inside the vehicle at all times.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle
boots.
Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, as these conditions impair judgment and reduce
operator reaction time.
WARNING