Polaris 2007 ATV Sawtooth - Manual (Page 22)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on frozen bodies of water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Severe injury or death can result if
the ATV and/or the operator fall
through the ice.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on a frozen
body of water.
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.