Polaris 6X6 - Manual (Page 12)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the foot-
rests of the vehicle during operation.
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Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfa-
miliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain conditions.
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Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
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Always follow recommended turning procedures as described in this
manual. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at
faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speeds.
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Always have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Polaris dealer if
it’s been involved in an accident.
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Never operate on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
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Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills. Check the ter-
rain carefully before ascending a hill. Never climb hills with exces-
sively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never go
over the top of a hill at high speed.
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Always follow proper procedures for going downhill and for braking
on hills. Check the terrain carefully before you start down a 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. Travel straight down the hill when pos-
sible.
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Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your
weight to the uphill side of the vehicle. Never attempt to turn the
vehicle around on any hill until you’ve mastered (on level ground)
the turning technique outlined in this manual. Avoid crossing the
side of a steep hill when possible.