Polaris 1998 Offroad Vehicle, Owner'S Manual

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NOISE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REGULATION
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED!
U.S. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:
(1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement of any device or element of design incorpo-
rated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery
to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or
(2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
“AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE
ACTS LISTED BELOW.”
1. Removal or alteration or the puncturing of the muffler or any engine component
which conducts removal of engine exhaust gases.
2. Removal or alteration or the puncturing of any part of the engine air induction
system.
3. Replacement of any vehicle parts with parts not in compliance with federal reg-
ulations.
4. Lack of proper maintenance.
CAUTION: Remember, exhaust system components are very hot during and after
use of ATV.
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Do not touch exhaust system components. Serious burns can result.
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Be especially careful when traveling through tall grass. The potential for fire
exists.
USFS Approved Spark Arrestor
Polaris ATVs have mufflers that were tested and approved in accordance with the
USFS Forest Service Standard 5100-1A. For specific information on your model,
see the Owner’s Manual Specification Supplement that came with your machine.