Polaris Sportsman S User Manual download pdf (Page 32)

SAFETY

Operator Safety

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Stalling, rolling backwards or

improperly dismounting while

climbing a hill.

WHAT CAN

HAPPEN

The vehicle could overturn.

HOW TO AVOID

THE

HAZARD

Maintain steady speed when

climbing a hill.

If all forward speed is

lost:

Keep your weight uphill.

Apply the brakes.

Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.

If the ATV begins rolling

backwards:

Keep weight uphill.

Never apply engine power.

Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.

Apply the single-lever brake gradually.

When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock

the parking brake.

Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed

straight uphill.

T urn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure

described in the owner’ s manual. See page 63.

WARNING

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Polaris Sportsman S User Manual Page 32