Polaris Sprotsman 700, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating over obstacles.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or a collision. Could cause the ATV
to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles.
Use extreme caution when riding over large obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees.
If you cannot avoid obstacles, always follow proper procedures
as described in the Owner’s Manual.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Skidding or sliding.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You may lose control of the ATV.
You may also regain traction unexpectedly, which may cause the
ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
On slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very
cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.
WARNING
WARNING