Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 18)

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these
instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail
within your owner’s manual.
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Read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow the operating
procedures described.
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Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training
course. Purchasers of a new Polaris ATV and their eligible family
members are entitled to take the ATV RiderCourse sm . Contact ATV
Enrollment Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org for
information on enrollment in the ATV RiderCourse sm .
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Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV.
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Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to ride as a passenger on
this 2-up ATV. Make sure any passenger is tall enough to comfort-
ably and safely reach the handgrips and footrests.
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Never secure a passenger to the vehicle or to the operator with a belt,
rope or similar device.
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Never carry more than one passenger on this 2-up ATV.
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Always make sure the passenger seat lock-out is functioning proper-
ly before carrying a passenger.
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Never permit a guest to operate the ATV unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified safe-
ty training course.
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the foot-
rests of the ATV during operation. A passenger should always be
seated in the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests and both
hands on the passenger grab handles at all times. The passenger
should never hold on to the operator.
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Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots, and streets.
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Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including
a dirt or gravel road.
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Never ride an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield),
gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. A pas-
senger’s helmet should have a rigid chin guard.
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Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while riding an ATV.