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10
SAFETY
Operator Safety
S Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this
manual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at
faster speeds. Never t urn at excessive speeds.
S Always have this vehicle checked b y an au thorized Polaris d ealer if
it has been involved in an accident.
S Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for
your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
S Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
this manual. Check the terrain carefully before attempting to climb a
hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
S Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual for
traveling downhill and for braking on hills. Check the terrain care-
fully before descending a hill. Never travel downhill at high speed.
Avoid going downhill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to
lean sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill where pos-
sible.
S Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate o ver large obstacles such as rocks or fallen trees.
Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual when
operating over obstacles.
S Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces such
as i ce, travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce t he chance of
skidding or sliding out of control.
S Never operate your vehicle in fast-flowing water or in water deeper
than that specified in this manual. Wet brakes m ay have reduced
stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads.
S Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind your vehicle
when o perating in reverse. When it’s safe t o proceed in reverse,
move slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.
S Always use the proper size and type of tires specified in this manual.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as specified on page 101.