Polaris 2007 ATV Sawtooth - Manual (Page 25)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly
dismounting while climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
Keep your weight uphill.
Gradually apply the front brakes (right lever).
When fully stopped, apply the rear brakes and lock the parking
brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight
uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the owner’s manual. See page 56.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the front brake gradually.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Never apply engine power.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock
the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight
uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure
described in the owner’s manual. See page 56.