Polaris Predator 500 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. Always check
the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than
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.