Arctic Cat PROWLER 500 HDX, Operator'S Manual

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Warnings
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Serious injury or death. Brush, branches, debris, and rocks can enter or pene-
trate the passenger compartment and strike occupants. Running over sharp
branches, rocks, or other large objects can also cause loss of control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be alert. Slow down. Wear all recommended protective gear specified in this Oper-
ator’s Manual. Avoid operating through or over thick brush, timber, debris, or large
rocks whenever possible. Watch for and avoid sharp branches, rocks, or other
large objects that could impede or impact the vehicle or enter the passenger com-
partment.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating the vehicle with differential lock engaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The increased steering effort and reduced maneuverability caused by the locked
differential could result in loss of control and an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never exceed 10 MPH (16 KPH) with the differential lock engaged. Always disen-
gage the differential lock as soon as not needed for additional traction.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failing to avoid pinch-points when lowering the cargo box.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Fingers, hands, or arms could be seriously injured when lowering the cargo box.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always be aware of and avoid lowering cargo box until everyone is clear of pinch-
points.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Securing a person improperly in the vehicle due to physical size.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Serious injury or death. Occupant could strike objects in the passenger compart-
ment, fall out of the vehicle during maneuvers, or be ejected and crushed in the
event of an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always make sure a passenger can sit with both feet flat on the floor and their back
against the seat while being able to reach any provided hand holds.