Safety, Warning, Operator safety – Polaris Trailboss 7174820 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.
Apply the single lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the auxiliary rear brake as well, then

lock the parking brake.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the auxiliary rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the single-lever brake gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the auxiliary 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 52.