Polaris 800 Pro X - Manual (Page 16)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Excessive Speed
Observe all state and local laws governing snowmobile operation.
They’ve been established for your protection.
Always be alert and pay attention to the trail ahead. Multiplying speed
(MPH) by 1.5 will equal the approximate number of feet per second
your machine travels. If your speed is 40 MPH, your machine is
traveling about 60 feet per second. If you look back for only two
seconds, your machine will travel about 120 feet. If your speed is 60
MPH, your machine will travel about 180 feet in two seconds.
Traveling at night requires extra caution. Check headlight and taillight
to ensure proper operation, and don’t over-drive your headlight beam.
Always be able to bring your machine to a stop in the distance
illuminated by the headlight.
Ice and Snow Build-up
Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right to be sure
ice and snow are not interfering with full left and right steering. If
difficulty is encountered, check for ice and snow build-up that may be
obstructing the steering linkage. Snow screens and bib kits are
available through your dealer to help reduce snow and ice build-up.
High speed driving, especially at night, could result in serious
personal injury or death. Always reduce speed when driving at
night or in inclement weather.
WARNING
Ice and snow build-up may interfere with the steering of your
machine, resulting in serious injury or death. Keep the underhood
area free of snow and ice.
WARNING