Polaris Sportsman 9920775 - Manual (Page 31)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or
improperly dismounting while climbing
a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Maintain steady speed when climbing
a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
Keep your weight uphill.
Apply the service brakes.
Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.
Never back down a hill.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the service brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking
brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight uphill.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the
owner's manual. See page 64.