2010 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 25

2010 Polaris Ranger EV Manual

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Operator Safety Improper Tire Maintenance SAFETY Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident. Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on safety labels. Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate the vehicle on a frozen body of water. Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle Leaving the keys in the vehicle can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle, which could result in an accident or overturn. Always remove the key when the vehicle is not in use. Hot Drive Systems The motor and controller are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot components can cause burns and fire. Do not touch hot drive system components. Always keep combustible materials away from the drive system. Precautions During Maintenance Always disconnect the main power connector before servicing or unplugging any electrical components. See page 34. Always follow all safety instructions in the maintenance portion of this owner's manual, as well as the following: • Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilized before beginning any maintenance. • Always block the chassis securely before working under the vehicle. • Turn the key off and remove it from the vehicle. • Insulate any tools used within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by shorting the battery terminals or wiring. Remove the batteries, or cover the exposed terminals with an insulating material. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764. 21

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire
pressure could cause loss of control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain
proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on safety labels.
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through
the ice. Never operate the vehicle on a frozen body of water.
Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
Leaving the keys in the vehicle can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle,
which could result in an accident or overturn. Always remove the key when the
vehicle is not in use.
Hot Drive Systems
The motor and controller are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot
components can cause burns and fire. Do not touch hot drive system
components. Always keep combustible materials away from the drive system.
Precautions During Maintenance
Always disconnect the main power connector before servicing or unplugging
any electrical components. See page 34.
Always follow all safety instructions in the maintenance portion of this owner’s
manual, as well as the following:
• Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilized before beginning any mainte-
nance.
• Always block the chassis securely before working under the vehicle.
• Turn the key off and remove it from the vehicle.
• Insulate any tools used within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery
explosion caused by shorting the battery terminals or wiring. Remove the bat-
teries, or cover the exposed terminals with an insulating material.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY
call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764.