2006 Polaris 120 Owners Manual - Page 45
2006 Polaris 120 Manual
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ADULT SECTION Driving on Ice Operation Warnings It is dangerous to operate on ice or under slippery conditions. If ice or slippery 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. Being able to turn a snowmobile depends primarily on the skis being in snow. On hard surfaces, such as ice, the ability to turn is reduced and the machine will not turn very well. In this situation it may be best to dismount and move either the front or rear of the machine to point it in the proper direction. Teach your child to respect the unknown. Children must be taught that they are not to venture out on their own in unapproved territory. They must learn that they must never ride a snowmobile on a frozen body of water. You and the driver of the machine should know and understand that severe injury or death can result if the snowmobile and its occupant break through the ice. Driving in Hilly Terrain WARNING Traveling on hilly terrain is not recommended. It takes some maneuvering of body weight that a child may not be capable of, which will leave the child at risk. If traveling on hilly terrain is unavoidable, teach your child to exercise extreme caution as well as the proper operating procedure as outlined below. Driving Uphill Riding uphill requires extreme caution and should be attempted only by experienced operators. The operator should assume a standing position with body weight kept low and forward, accelerating before the start of the climb and then releasing throttle pressure enough to prevent track slippage. When reaching the crest of the hill, the operator must slow down and be prepared to react to obstacles, sharp drops, or other people or vehicles which may be on the other side of the hill. 42