Polaris Sprotsman 700 - Manual (Page 39)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or
improperly dismounting while
climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could result in ATV
overturning.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Maintain steady speed when
climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill; never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the single-lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock
parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if pointed straight uphill.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the Owner’s Manual. See page 77.
WARNING