Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI X2 - Manual (Page 29)

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle may overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. Never
operate the ATV on hills steeper than
15 degrees.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could cause loss
of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for
climbing hills as described in the
owner's manual. See page 73.
Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC
4X4 before ascending or descending a
hill. See page 49.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight uphill.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV could flip
over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or
another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
Never operate with the differential unlocked
( )
while operating on a hill or
other irregular terrain. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill. See pages 39 and 49.
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