Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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• The driver and all passengers must wear helmets, eye protection, gloves,
long-sleeve shirts, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and their seat belts at all
times.
• Always use the cab nets (or doors) while riding in this vehicle.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the
floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels.
• To reduce rollover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles
and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.
• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads (unless
marked for off-road use). Always avoid paved surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
• Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's in safe operating
condition.
• Always follow the inspection procedures described in this manual.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Be alert to changing terrain.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds
before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.
• Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer if it has
been involved in an accident.
• Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual.
Check the terrain carefully before attempting to climb a hill. Never climb hills
with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Never apply throttle suddenly.
Never make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at high
speed.
• Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual for traveling
downhill and for braking on hills. Check the terrain carefully before
descending a hill. Never travel downhill at high speed. Avoid going downhill at
an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel
straight down the hill where possible.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to
operate over large obstacles such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
the proper procedures outlined in this manual when operating over obstacles.
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SAFETY