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Safety
S Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turn-
ing at low speeds before attempting to turn at f aster speeds. Do not turn at ex cessive
speed.
S Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Polaris dealer if it has been involved in
an accident.
S Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. P ractice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
S Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this m anual. Check
the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slip-
pery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or
make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
S Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as de-
scribed in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift
your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at
an angle which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the
hill where possible.