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Safety – Polaris Scrambler 50 User Manual

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Safety

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Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turn-

ing at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive

speed.

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Always have the ATV checked by an authorized Polaris dealer if it has been involved in

an accident.

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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on

smaller hills before attempting larger hills.

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Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. Check

the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slip-

pery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly or

make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.

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Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as de-

scribed in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift

your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at

an angle which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the

hill where possible.