2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 24

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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Operator Safety SAFETY WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Traveling downhill improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. NOTE: A special technique is required when braking while traveling downhill. See page 56. Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Shift your weight backward. 20 30 Never travel down a hill at 40 high speed. 10 Avoid traveling down a hill at 50 0 an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill when possible. Never travel backwards down a hill. 21

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Traveling downhill improperly.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Improperly descending a hill could
cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always follow proper
procedures for traveling down
hills as described in the
owner’s manual.
NOTE:
A special technique is required when
braking while traveling downhill. See page 56.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
Shift your weight backward.
Never travel down a hill at
high speed.
Avoid traveling down a hill at
an angle, which would cause
the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Travel straight
down the hill when possible.
Never travel backwards down
a hill.