Polaris Sportsman 9920775 - Manual (Page 9)

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SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
Warning decals have been placed on the ATV for your protection. Read
and follow the instructions of the decals on the ATV carefully. If any of
the decals depicted in this manual differ from the decals on your ATV,
always read and follow the instructions of the decals on the ATV.
If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer
to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety decals are provided by
Polaris at no charge. The part number is printed on the decal.
General Warning
WARNING
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH
NEVER:
• Operate on public roads. A collision can
occur with another vehicle.
• Carry passengers. Passengers affect bal-
ance and steering and increase risk of los-
ing control.
• USE ALCOHOL or DRUGS before or while
operating this vehicle.
• Operate at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
• Operate this vehicle on HILLS steeper than 15 degrees. To prevent flipover
on hilly terrain, use throttle and brakes gradually.
ALWAYS:
• Use an approved HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR.
• Avoid paved surfaces. Pavement may seriously affect handling and control.
• Use proper RIDING TECHNIQUES to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and
rough terrain and in turns.
• Use OVERRIDE for reverse speed limiter with caution. To prevent loss of
control, never activate override button with open throttle.
REVERSE operation can be dangerous, even at low speeds. Steering becomes
difficult. To prevent flipover, avoid sharp turns.
PARKING BRAKE may relax when used for more than 5 minutes. When parking
on grades, leave shift in forward.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS. IF OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING, CONTACT A POLARIS
DEALER FOR A REPLACEMENT.
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