Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as
described in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before
attempting to climb a hill. Never climb hills with exces-
sively slippery or loose surfaces. Never move the travel con-
trol pedal suddenly, make sudden changes of direction or
make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at
high speed.
• Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this man-
ual for traveling downhill and for braking on hills. Check
the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Never travel
downhill at high speed. Avoid going downhill at an angle,
which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Travel straight down the hill where possible.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
Never attempt to operate over large obstacles such as rocks
or fallen trees. Always follow the proper procedures out-
lined in this manual when operating over obstacles.
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery sur-
faces such as ice, travel slowly and exercise caution to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
• Never operate your vehicle in fast-flowing water or in water
deeper than that specified in this manual. Wet brakes may
have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving
water. If necessary, apply them lightly several times to let
friction dry out the pads.
• Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind your
vehicle when operating in reverse. When it's safe to proceed
in reverse, move slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in
reverse.
• Always use the proper size and type of tires specified in this
manual. Always maintain proper tire pressure as specified
on safety labels.
• Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or
use of accessories.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle. Cargo
should be properly distributed and securely attached.
Reduce speed and follow the instructions in this manual for
hauling cargo, with attachments installed or pulling a trailer.
Allow a greater distance for braking. Keep the attachment
arm low (if equipped) and slow down when turning.
• Disengage PTO (if equipped), put the gear selector in
PARK, stop the engine and make sure all rotating compo-
nents are stopped before exiting utility vehicle.
• Always stop the engine before refueling. Remove flamma-
ble material containers from the box before filling them with
fuel. Make sure the refueling area is well ventilated and free
of any source of flame or sparks. Fuel is extremely flamma-
ble. See page 38 for fuel safety warnings.
• Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in
use to prevent unauthorized use or accidental starting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY, call
POLARIS at 1-800-342-3764.