Polaris 2016 ATV Sportsman 850 - Manual (Page 66)

64
OPERATION
Driving with a Passenger
1. Never carry a passenger on a 1-up ATV. Never carry more than one
passenger on a 2-up ATV.
2. Do not carry a passenger on a 2-up ATV until you have at least two
hours of driving experience with the vehicle.
3. Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to ride as a passenger on
a 2-up ATV. Make sure any passenger is tall enough to comfortably
and safely reach the grab handles and footrests.
4. Make sure the passenger is wearing appropriate riding gear,
including an approved helmet with a rigid chin guard. See page 10.
5. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 58.
6. Lock the parking brake.
7. Mount the vehicle from the left side. After the operator is seated, the
passenger should mount the vehicle from the left side. Always make
sure the brake is engaged to ensure the vehicle remains motionless
whenever a passenger mounts or dismounts.
8. A passenger should always be seated in the passenger seat with both
feet on the footrests and both hands on the passenger grab handles
at all times. The passenger should never hold on to the operator.
Never secure a passenger to the vehicle or to the operator with a
belt, rope or similar device.
9. Slow down. Control may be more difficult with a passenger on
board. Allow more time and distance for braking.
10. Ride to the ability of your passenger, instead of to your own ability.
Avoid unexpected or aggressive maneuvers that could cause a
passenger to fall from the vehicle.