2011 Polaris Sportsman X2 550 Owners Manual - Page 15

2011 Polaris Sportsman X2 550 Manual

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SAFETY Rider Safety Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving downhill and for braking on hills. See page 59. Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. Never operate in TURF mode while operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 34. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for crossing the side of a hill. See page 58. Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you've mastered (on level ground) the turning technique outlined in this manual. See page 60. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for braking if you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Never back down a hill. See page 60. 12

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for driving
downhill and for braking on hills. See
page 59.
Always descend a hill with the
transmission in forward gear. Do not
descend a hill with the transmission
in neutral.
Never operate in TURF mode while
operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC
4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 34.
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for crossing
the side of a hill. See page 58.
Never attempt to turn the vehicle
around on any hill until you've
mastered (on level ground) the
turning technique outlined in this
manual. See page 60.
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for braking if
you stall or roll backwards while
climbing a hill. Never back down a
hill. See page 60.