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Safety, Warning, Operator safety – Polaris Sawtooth User Manual

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly

dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill.

If all forward speed is lost:
Keep your weight uphill.
Gradually apply the front brakes (right lever).
When fully stopped, apply the rear brakes and lock the parking

brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight

uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure

described in the owner’s manual. See page 58.

If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the front brake gradually.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Never apply engine power.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock

the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight

uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure

described in the owner’s manual. See page 58.