Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

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OPERATION WARNINGS

Hard Packed Snow

WARNING

Steering and braking control are substantially reduced under

packed snow or icy conditions.

Excessive shifting of operator body weight when turning on hard packed snow or

slippery surfaces can result in loss of vehicle control and serious injury. Reduce

speed as required to maintain control under these conditions.

Ice

It is dangerous to operate on ice or under slippery conditions. If ice or slip-

pery conditions are unavoidable, use extreme caution and operate at

speeds no faster than a walk. Never attempt an abrupt change of direction on a

slippery surface. The chance of “spin-out” increases under these conditions.

Before riding your snowmobile on a frozen body of water, be sure that the ice is

thick enough to support the machine and its occupant(s) as well as the force that

is created by a moving vehicle. Severe injury or death can result if the snowmobile

and/or its occupant(s) break through the ice.