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Safety, Safety warnings, Improper tire maintenance – Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI User Manual

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Improper Tire Maintenance

Operating this ATV with improper tires or

with improper or uneven tire pressure could

cause loss of control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires

specified for your ATV.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as

described in the owner's manual and on

safety labels.

Operating Over Obstacles

Improperly operating over obstacles could

cause loss of control or overturn.
Before operating in a new area, check for

obstacles. Avoid operating over large

obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees. If

unavoidable, use extreme caution and

always follow proper operating procedures

as outlined in this manual. See page 69.

Skidding or Sliding

Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control

or overturn (if tires regain traction

unexpectedly).
On slippery surfaces such as ice or loose

gravel, travel slowly and use extra caution

to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding.

Do not operate on excessively slippery

surfaces.

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