Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 500 - Manual (Page 22)

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SAFETY
Driving Safely
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Whenever driving on
slippery or loose surfaces
such as wet trails, gravel,
snow or ice, follow these
precautions:
1. Slow down before
driving onto slippery
surfaces.
2. Engage AWD before
wheels begin to lose
traction.
3. Be alert. Watch the
trail. Avoid quick,
sharp turns.
Tip: To correct a rear wheel
skid, turn the handle-
bars in the same direc-
tion as the skid and shift
body weight forward.
NOTICE: Severe damage
to the drive train
may occur if AWD
is engaged while
the wheels are
spinning. Engage
AWD when the wheels have traction.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for operating on slippery or loose
surfaces. Use extra caution. Always avoid
skidding or sliding.
Sideways
skid
Turn in direction
of skid