Polaris 2011 Ranger 400 - Manual (Page 15)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
• Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it's in
safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and
maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on
unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow
speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at exces-
sive speeds.
• Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer
if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
this manual. Check the terrain carefully before attempting to climb a
hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Never
go over the top of a hill at high speed.
• Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual for trav-
eling downhill and for braking on hills. Check the terrain carefully
before descending a hill. Never travel downhill at high speed. Avoid
going downhill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill where possible.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate over large obstacles such as rocks or fallen trees.
Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual when
operating over obstacles.
• Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces such as
ice, travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce the chance of skid-
ding or sliding out of control.