Polaris 2009 Hawkeye 2X4, Owner'S Manual

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11
SAFETY
Operator Safety
Always follow the procedures outlined in this man-
ual for turning. Never turn sharply at excessive
speeds, which can lead to vehicle overturn. See
page 41.
If this vehicle has been involved in an accident,
always have an authorized Polaris dealer inspect
the entire vehicle for possible damage, including
(but not limited to) brake, throttle and steering sys-
tems.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this man-
ual for driving on hills. See page 43. Never operate
on hills too steep for this vehicle or for your abili-
ties. Practice on smaller hills before attempting
larger hills. Avoid climbing hills steeper than 15
°
.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this man-
ual for driving downhill and for braking on hills. See
page 45.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual
for crossing the side of a hill. See page 44. Never
attempt to turn this vehicle around on any hill until
you've mastered (on level ground) the turning tech-
nique outlined in this manual.