Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 31)

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing
could cause loss of
control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for climbing
hills as described in the
owner’s manual. See page 61.
Always check the terrain carefully
before ascending any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body
weight uphill.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV
could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.
Never operate this ATV in TURF mode while operating on a hill or
other irregular terrain. See page 43.
Switch the AWD switch out of TURF mode and into AWD mode
when ascending a hill.