Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 5)

• Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and
maintenance procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of the ATV during operation.
• Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfa-
miliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions
when operating the ATV.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this
manual. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
• Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Polaris dealer
if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described
in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start up
any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle sud-
denly or make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of
any hill at high speed.
• Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for
braking on hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight back-
ward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a
hill at an angle which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Go straight down the hill where possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as
described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have
mastered the turning technique described in this manual on lev-
el ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.