Polaris Predator 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD: Traveling downhill
improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
: Improperly descending
a hill could cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
: Always
follow proper procedures for traveling down
hills as described in the owner’s manual.
NOTE: A special technique is required when
braking while traveling downhill. See page 79.
Always check the terrain carefully before
descending a hill. Shift your weight backward.
Never travel down a hill at high speed. Avoid
traveling down a hill at an angle, which would
cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
T ravel straight down the hill when possible.