Polaris ATP 500 4x4 - Manual (Page 29)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
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 front brake (or the single lever brake, gradually).
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, then lock the
parking brake.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the front brake (or single-lever 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 66.
WARNING