Polaris Predator 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD: Stalling, rolling or
improperly dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
: The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
: Maintain steady
speed when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
Keep your
weight uphill. Apply front brakes gradually.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as
well, then lock the parking brake.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep
weight uphill. Never apply engine power. Never
apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the front brake gradually. When
fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. Dismount
on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around
and remount, following the procedure described in the owner’ s manual. See page 80.