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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for turning. See page 49.
Never turn sharply at excessive speeds, which
can lead to vehicle overturn.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, always have an authorized
POLARIS dealer inspect the entire vehicle for possible damage, including (but
not limited to) brake, throttle and steering systems.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving on hills. See
page 52. Never operate on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Always move the AWD switch to 4WDC (if equipped) before ascending or
descending a hill. See page 31.
Never operate 570 or 450 HO models on hills steeper than 25°.
Never operate Touring or UTE models on hills steeper than 15°.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for driving downhill and for braking on
hills. See page 55.
Always move the AWD switch to 4WDC (if
equipped) before ascending or descending a hill.
See page 31.
Always follow the procedures outlined in this
manual for crossing the side of a hill. See page 54.
Always move the AWD switch to 4WDC (if
equipped) before ascending or descending a hill.
See page 31.
Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill
until you've mastered (on level ground) the turning
technique outlined in this manual. See page 56.