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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 turn at excessive speeds.
S Always have this vehicle checked b y an authorized Polaris d ealer if
it has been involved in an acci dent.
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. C heck 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 t he hill where pos-
sible.
S Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate over large obstacles such as rocks or fallen t rees.
Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual when
operating over obstacles.
S Always be careful o f skidding o r sliding. On slippery surfaces such
as i ce, travel slowly an d exercise cau tion 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 may 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 to p roceed 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 103.