Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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IMPROPER HILL CLIMBING
Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or rollover. Use extreme
caution when operating on hills. Always follow proper procedures for hill climbing
as described in this owner's manual.
DESCENDING HILLS IMPROPERLY
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover. Always
follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in this owner’s
manual.
CROSSING HILLSIDES
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss
of control or rollover. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely
necessary. If crossing a hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures
as described in this owner's manual.
STALLING WHILE CLIMBING A HILL
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause a rollover. Maintain
a steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully stopped. Place the
transmission in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while
applying light brake pressure to control speed.
If you begin rolling downhill:
Never apply engine power. Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully
stopped. Place the transmission in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll
straight downhill while applying light brake pressure to control speed.
OPERATING IN UNFAMILIAR TERRAIN
Failure to use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain could result in
an accident or rollover.
Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause
loss of control or rollover.
Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always
be alert to changing terrain conditions.
OPERATING IMPROPERLY IN REVERSE
Improperly operating in reverse could result in a collision with an obstacle or
person. Always follow proper operating procedures as outlined in this manual.
Before shifting into reverse gear, always check for obstacles or people behind
the vehicle. When it's safe to proceed, back slowly.
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SAFETY