Polaris 2006 ATV Phoenix 200 - Manual (Page 23)

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SAFETY
Operator 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.
Always check the terrain
carefully before ascending
any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25_.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
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.