Safety, Operator safety – Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual User Manual
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Operating on Public Roads
Operating this vehicle on public streets, roads or highways could
result in a collision with another vehicle.
Never operate this vehicle on any public street, road or highway,
including dirt and gravel roads. In some areas it's unlawful to operate
this vehicle on public streets, roads and highways.
Jumps and Stunts
Attempting wheelies, jumps and other stunts increases the risk of an
accident or overturn. Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
Avoid exhibition driving.
Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
Failure to use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain
could result in an accident or overturn. Unfamiliar terrain may contain
hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause loss of control or
overturn.
Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions.
Operating on Slippery Terrain
Failure to use extra caution when operating on excessively rough,
slippery or loose terrain could cause loss of traction, loss of control,
accident or overturn.
Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces.
Always reduce speed and use additional caution when operating on
slippery surfaces.
Improper Hill Climbing
Climbing hills improperly can cause loss of control or vehicle overturn.
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the
owner's manual. See page 53.
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause an
overturn. Always maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost (engine running):
• Use the travel control pedal to slowly back the vehicle straight
downhill.
• If necessary, apply brake pressure to control speed.
If all forward speed is lost (engine not running):
• Apply the brakes and attempt to restart the engine.
• If engine will not restart, place transmission in neutral and slowly
allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying brake
pressure to control speed.