Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 106)

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NOISE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM REGULATION
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED!
U.S. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:
(1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than
for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement of any device
or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur-
pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur-
chaser or while it is in use or
(2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design
has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE
ACTS LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Removal or alteration or the puncturing of the muffler or any en-
gine component which conducts removal of engine exhaust
gases.
2. Removal or alteration or the puncturing of any part of the engine
air induction system.
3. Replacement of any vehicle parts with parts not in compliance
with federal regulations.
4. Lack of proper maintenance.
CAUTION: Remember, exhaust system components are very hot
during and after use of ATV.
D Do not touch exhaust system components. Serious burns
can result.
D Be especially careful when traveling through tall grass. The
potential for fire exists.
USFS Approved Spark Arrestor
Most Polaris ATVs have mufflers that were tested and approved
in accordance with the USFS Forest Service Standard 5100-1A.
For specific information on your model, see the Owner’s Manual
Specification Supplement that came with your machine.