Polaris 2006 Sportsman 450, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle may overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25
_
.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting large hills.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could
cause loss of control or
overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for climbing
hills as described in the
owner’s manual.
Always check the terrain
carefully before ascending
any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25
_
.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV
could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.