Safety, Rider safety warning – Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI X2 User Manual

Page 31

Advertising
background image

31

SAFETY

Rider Safety

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly crossing hills and turning on

hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improperly crossing or turning on hills

could cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on

any hill until you've mastered the turning

technique (on level ground) as described in

the owner's manual. See page 76. Use

extra caution when turning on any hill.
Do not cross a hillside with a passenger on board.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as described in the owner's manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.

Advertising