2001 Polaris Universal ATV Owners Manual - Page 6

2001 Polaris Universal ATV Manual

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• Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for braking described in this manual. Dismount on the uphill side or to either side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in this manual. • Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described in this manual. • Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. • Avoid operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water. If you cannot avoid water which exceeds the recommended maximum depth (pg. NO TAG), go slowly, balance your weight carefully avoiding sudden movements, maintain a slow and steady forward motion, do not make sudden turns or stops, and do not make sudden throttle changes. • Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads. • Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you when you operate in reverse. When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse. • Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual. • Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of accessories. • Never exceed the stated load capacity for an ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for braking. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Consumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or Polaris at 1-800-342-3764.

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Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when
climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, maintain a steady speed when
climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special
procedureforbraking describedin thismanual. Dismount onthe
uphill side or to either side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV
around and remount, following the procedure described in this
manual.
•
Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Nev-
er attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks
or fallen trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating
over obstacles as described in this manual.
•
Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces,
such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce
the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
•
Avoid operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water. If
you cannot avoid water which exceeds the recommended maxi-
mum depth (pg. NO TAG), go slowly, balance your weight care-
fully avoiding sudden movements, maintain a slow and steady
forward motion, do not make sudden turns or stops, and do not
make sudden throttle changes.
•
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes
after leaving water. If necessary apply them lightly several times
to let friction dry out the pads.
•
Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you
when you operate in reverse. When it is safe to proceed in re-
verse, go slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.
•
Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Al-
ways maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual.
•
Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use of ac-
cessories.
•
Never exceed the stated load capacity for an ATV. Cargo should
be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed
and follow instructions inthis manualfor carryingcargo orpulling
a trailer. Allow greater distance for braking.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Con-
sumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or Polaris
at 1-800-342-3764.