Warning – Polaris 1999 ATV Sport 400 User Manual

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The following information (page 35) of your ATV Owner’s Manual, has been revised.

Engine Electrical Switches

1. Override Switch (Reverse Speed

Limiter) - This vehicle is equipped with

a reverse speed limiter system. To ob-

tain additional power while backing up,

depress the override button. WARN-

ING: Never activate the override button

while throttle is open as loss of control

may result, causing severe personal in-

jury or death.

2. Main Switch - This switch must be

turned clockwise to the “on” position to

start the engine.

3. Emergency Engine Stop Switch -

The engine will not start or run when the

switch is in its “off” position. Its purpose

is to provide the operator with a quick

means of engine shutdown in case of

stuck throttle or other emergency.

NOTE: Both the main switch and the emer-

gency engine stop switch shut off all electri-

cal power to the entire vehicle including

lights.

4. Engine Start Button - Slide the stop switch to the center “run” position and push up to start.

WARNING

Backing your ATV can be dangerous!

You could hit an obstacle or person behind you; or the vehicle could tip

over rearward on a steep incline causing severe injury or death.
Always back slowly avoiding excessive speed and do not use the reverse

speed override switch system unless additional power is required for ve-

hicle movement.
Avoid backing on steep inclines.
Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.