Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile - Manual (Page 22)

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OPERATION WARNINGS
D Wire fences are a serious
hazard. Unless you are thor-
oughly familiar with an area,
you should always be on the
alert for fences. Single
strands are especially dan-
gerous, since there can be a
great distance between
posts. Guy wires on utility
poles are also difficult to dis-
tinguish. Reduce speed
when traveling near poles,
posts, or other obstacles. Be
especially alert if you are
snowmobiling after dark.
D When travelling on lakes and
streams that are strange to
you, always check with local
residents or authorities for
general information on condi-
tions. Thin ice, open water,
and snowmobiles are not
compatible. Before riding
your machine on a frozen
body of water, be sure that the
ice is thick enough to support
the machine and its operator
as well as the force created by
a moving vehicle. Variances
in snow depth and/or water
currents can result in uneven
ice thickness. Use common
sense and good judgment at
all times as drowning may re-
sult if you and the snowmobile
break through the ice.
Ice
Snow