2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring Owners Manual - Page 13

2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring Manual

Page 13 highlights

SAFETY Rider Safety Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for turning. See page 54. Never turn sharply at excessive speeds, which can lead to vehicle overturn. If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, always have an authorized POLARIS dealer inspect the entire vehicle for possible damage, including (but not limited to) brake, throttle and steering systems. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving on hills. See page 57. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 35. Never operate on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills. Avoid climbing hills steeper than 15°. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving downhill and for braking on hills. See page 59. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 35. Always descend a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in neutral. >15° 11

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142

11
SAFETY
Rider Safety
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for turning.
See page 54.
Never turn sharply at excessive
speeds, which can lead to vehicle
overturn.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, always have an authorized
POLARIS dealer inspect the entire vehicle for possible damage, including (but
not limited to) brake, throttle and steering systems.
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for driving on
hills. See page 57. Always move the
4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill. See
page 35. Never operate on hills too
steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills. Avoid
climbing hills steeper than 15°.
Always follow the procedures
outlined in this manual for driving
downhill and for braking on hills. See
page 59.
Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC
4X4 before ascending or descending
a hill. See page 35. Always descend
a hill with the transmission in forward
gear. Do not descend a hill with the
transmission in neutral.
>15°