2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 23

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating on frozen bodies of water. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Severe injury or death can result if the ATV and/or the operator fall through the ice. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the ATV on a frozen body of water. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD < 25_ Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the owner's manual. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill. Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25_. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV could flip over backwards. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill. 20

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< 25
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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Operating on frozen bodies of water.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Severe injury or death can result if
the ATV and/or the operator fall
through the ice.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Never operate the ATV on a frozen
body of water.
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Improper hill climbing could
cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for climbing
hills as described in the
owner’s manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill.
Never operate the ATV on hills steeper than 25
_
.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly while traveling uphill. The ATV
could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An obstacle, a
sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
side of the hill.