Polaris 2006 Sportsman X2 500 EFI, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards
or improperly dismounting
while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
Lean forward to keep body
weight uphill. A passenger
should also lean uphill.
Apply the single lever brakes.
Lock the parking brake when fully stopped.
Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the
vehicle is pointing straight uphill. Have a passenger dismount
first, then the operator may dismount.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the owner’s manual. See page 64.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep operator and passenger body weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the single-lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the foot brake as well, and then lock
the parking brake.
Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the
vehicle is pointing straight uphill. Have a passenger dismount
first, then the operator may dismount.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the owner’s manual. See page 64.