2007 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Owners Manual - Page 33

2007 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Manual

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SAFETY Rider 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. See page 75. If your ATV is equipped with Active Descent Control, always engage AWD before descending a hill. See page 49. Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Never operate this ATV in TURF mode while operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. See page 47. Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight uphill. 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. 30

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SAFETY
Rider 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. See page 75.
If your ATV is equipped with Active
Descent Control, always engage AWD
before descending a hill. See page 49.
Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
Never operate this ATV in TURF mode while operating on a hill or other
irregular terrain. See page 47.
Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend
a hill with the transmission in neutral.
Shift body weight uphill. A passenger should also shift body weight uphill.
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.