Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
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Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH .
NEVER:
D Operate on public roads. A collision can occur with another vehicle.
D Carry passengers. Passengers affect balance and steering and in-
crease risk of losing control.
D USE ALCOHOL or DRUGS before or while operating this vehicle.
D Operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions.
D Operate this vehicle on HILLS steeper than 15 degrees 15°.
D To prevent flipover on hilly terrain, use throttle and brakes gradually.
ALWAYS:
D Use an approved HELMET AND P ROTECTIVE GEAR.
D Avoid paved surfaces. Pavement may seriously affect handling and
control.
D Use proper RIDING TECHNIQUES to avoid vehicle overturns on hills
and rough terrain and in turns.
D Use OVERRIDE for reverse speed lim iter with caution. To prevent
loss of control, never activate override button with open throttle.
D REVERSE operation can be dangerous, even at low speeds. Steer-
ing becomes dif ficult. To prevent flipover, avoid sharp turns.
PA RKING BRAKE may relax when used for more than 5 m inutes.
When parking on grades, leave shift in forward.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. IF OWNER’S MANUAL IS
MISSING, CONTACT A POLARIS DEALER FOR A
REPLACEMENT.
WARNING