2008 Polaris Sportsman 90 Owners Manual - Page 29

2008 Polaris Sportsman 90 Manual

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Pre-Ride Check n Make sure the brakes don't stick. Check the brake levers by squeezing them toward the handlebar and then letting go. They should come right back to where they were before you squeezed. If they go back slowly or stay close to the handlebar, your ATV has sticky brakes. They must be fixed before you can ride your ATV safely. Never start the engine if your ATV has sticky brakes. You could be seriously hurt if you ride with sticky brakes. Have an adult or your Polaris dealer fix the sticky brakes before you ride. n Have an adult check to see if your ATV needs more gas. Children must never add their own gasoline. This must always be done by an adult. Before anyone adds gasoline to your ATV they must read the instructions and warnings on page 78 of this manual. Always have an adult put gas in your ATV. Never try to do it yourself. 26

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Pre-Ride Check
n
Make sure the brakes don't stick. Check the brake levers by squeezing them toward the
handlebar and then letting go. They should come right back to where they were before
you squeezed. If they go back slowly or stay close to the handlebar, your ATV has sticky
brakes. They must be fixed before you can ride your ATV safely.
Never start the engine if your ATV has sticky brakes. You could be seriously hurt if you ride
with sticky brakes. Have an adult or your Polaris dealer fix the sticky brakes before you ride.
n
Have an adult check to see if your ATV needs more gas. Children must never add their
own gasoline. This must always be done by an adult. Before anyone adds gasoline to
your ATV they must read the instructions and warnings on page 78 of this manual.
Always have an adult put gas in your ATV. Never try to do it yourself.