Polaris Sportsman 600 - Manual (Page 36)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Overloading the ATV or carrying/towing cargo improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Overloading and towing can cause changes in vehicle handling,
which could lead to loss of control or an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV.
Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached.
Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow a
greater distance for braking.
Always follow the instructions in the owner’s manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on frozen bodies of water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Severe injury or death can result if the ATV and/or the operator
fall through the ice.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on a frozen body of water. If you’re
confident that the ice is thick enough and sound enough to
support the machine and its operator, as well as the force
created by a moving vehicle, exercise extreme caution.
WARNING
WARNING