Polaris WideTrak Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Ice and Snow Build-up
WARNING
Ice and snow build-up may interfere with the steering of your
machine, resulting in serious injury or death. Keep the
underhood area free of snow and ice.
Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right to be sure
ice and snow are not interfering with full left and right steering. If
difficulty is encountered, check for ice and snow build-up that may be
obstructing the steering linkage. Snow screens and bib kits are
available t hrough your dealer to help reduce snow and ice build-up.
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
WARNING
Driving on ice or hard-packed snow reduces steering and braking
control, which may result in serious injury or death. Slow down
and use caution.
Excessive shifting of operator body weight when turning on
hard-packed snow or ice m ay lead to loss of vehicle control and result
in serious injury or death. S low down to maintain control under these
conditions.
It’s dangerous to drive on ice or other slippery surfaces. If it’s
unavoidable, use extreme caution and operate at speeds no faster than a
walk. Never attempt an abrupt change of direction. The chance of
“spin-out” increases under these conditions.