Polaris Sportsman 550 XP - Manual (Page 13)

10
SAFETY
Rider Safety
Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for driving on hills. See page 52.
Never operate on hills too steep for the
vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Avoid climbing hills steeper than 25 °.
Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4
before ascending or descending a hill.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for driving downhill and for braking on
hills. See page 55.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for crossing the side of a hill. See
page 54.
Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on
any hill until you've mastered (on level
ground) the turning technique outlined in this
manual. See page 56.