Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Disabled Operators
Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and
physical skills. Operators with cognitive or physical disabilities have
an increased risk of loss of control, which could result in serious injury
or death.
Know the Limitations of the Machine
and Your Skills as a Driver
High speed driving, especially at night, is dangerous and unwise
and could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Observe all state and local laws governing snowmobile operation.
They’ve been established for your protection.
Always be alert and pay attention to the trail ahead of you.
Multiplying speed (MPH) by 1.5 will equal the approximate number of
feet per second your machine travels. If your speed is 40 MPH, your
machine is traveling about 60 feet per second. If you look back for
only two seconds, your machine will travel about 120 feet. If your
speed is 60 MPH, your machine will travel about 180 feet in two
seconds.
Traveling at night requires extra caution. Check headlight and taillight
to ensure proper operation, and don’t “over drive” your headlight
beam. Always be able to bring your machine to a stop in the distance
illuminated by the headlight.