Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
T raveling 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. See page 63.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
Never operate this ATV in TURF mode while operating on a hill or
other irregular terrain. See page 43.
Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do
not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body
weight uphill.
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.