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Operation warnings – Polaris 120 XC SP User Manual

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OPERATION WARNINGS

Wire fences are a serious hazard.

Teach your child to always be on the

alert for fences. Single strands are

especially dangerous, since there can

be a great distance between posts.

Guy wires on utility poles are also

difficult to distinguish. Teach your

child to reduce speed when traveling

near poles, posts, or other obstacles.
Teach your child that the sound of the

machine will make it difficult to hear

the sound of approaching vehicles.

Do not allow your child to operate the

snowmobile on or near roads and

railroad tracks.
Teach your child what it means to drive defensively. Never tailgate

and always allow ample stopping distances.
Your child must be taught to always be alert and pay attention to the

driving area ahead.
When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set up a nearby

predetermined course. Establish boundaries and make certain the

operator(s) know and understand them. Make sure they know how to

drive and control the snowmobile before you allow them to make

supervised longer distance runs. Teach them proper snowmobile

courtesy.
It is a good idea to predetermine some hand signals as a way to

communicate with your child while giving instruction. It may be

difficult for your child to hear your voice over the sound of the

snowmobile and through a helmet.

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