Polaris 2002 Sportsman 6x6, 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 incorporated 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 regulations.
4. Lack of proper maintenance.
USFS Approved Spark Arrestor
The muffler on this vehicle was tested and approved in accordance with
the USFS Forest Service Standard 5100-1A.
CAUTION
Remember, exhaust system components are very hot during and
after use of the vehicle.
D
Do not touch hot exhaust system components. Serious burns
can result.
D
Be especially careful when traveling through tall grass. The po-
tential for fire exists.