Polaris 2008 Scrambler 500 4X4, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
Warning decals have been placed on the ATV for your protection. Read
and follow the instructions of the decals on the ATV carefully. If any
of the decals depicted in this manual differ from the decals on your
ATV, always read and follow the instructions of the decals on the ATV .
If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer
to purchase a replacement. Replacement
safety
decals are provided by
Polaris at no charge. The part number is printed on the decal.
Discretionary Warning (1)
WARNING
S
Never operate this vehicle on
HILLS steeper than 25 degrees
25
°
. To prevent flipover on
hilly terrain, when going up or
down, use throttle and brakes
gradually.
S
REVERSE operation can be
dangerous, even at low speeds.
Steering becomes difficult. To
prevent flipover, avoid sudden
braking or sharp turns.
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Use OVERRIDE for reverse
speed limiter with caution. To
prevent loss of control, never activate
override button with open throttle.
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PARKING BRAKE may relax when used
for more than 5 minutes. When parking on grades, leave shift in forward.
Clutch Cover Warning (2)
WARNING
NO STEP
S
Moving parts hazard under belt-clutch guard. To prevent serious injury, do
not operate vehicle with guard removed.
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Do not modify engine or clutch. Doing so can cause part failure, possible im-
balance, and excessive engine RPM, which can result in serious injury or
death.