Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 32)

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Traveling downhill
improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improperly
descending a hill
could cause loss of
control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for traveling
down hills as described in
the owner’s manual. See page 63.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
Never operate this ATV in TURF mode while operating on a hill or
other irregular terrain. See page 43.
Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do
not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body
weight uphill.
Never travel down a hill at high speed.
Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill
when possible.