2015 Polaris 550 Indy Owners Manual - Page 25

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SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Operation Warning WARNING • To avoid serious injury or death, read and understand all warnings and the Owner's Manual before operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is capable of high speeds. Buried objects or uneven terrain can cause loss of control. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating in unfamiliar terrain. • Excessive speed, especially at night Operation Warning or with limited visibility, can result in insufficient time for you to react to terrain changes, to avoid unexpected obstacles, or to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle. • In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch, located on the top of the throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Then pull the brake lever to stop. • Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, and adequate clothing while operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is designed for adult use only. Check local laws for age requirements. • When operating with a passenger (on approved models only) reduce speed and allow extra space for steering and stopping. A passenger reduces your ability to control the vehicle. • When operating on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. Reduce speed and allow extra space to turn or stop. • To maintain vehicle control on ice or hard-packed surfaces, you should have a proper balance of ski carbides to track studs. See Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products. • Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of braking ability. • Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. Make sure hood and side panels are latched. Be seated and in position to control the vehicle. Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Check oil level when refueling. 23

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23
SAFETY
Safety Labels and Locations
Operation Warning
WARNING
±
To avoid serious injury or death, read
and understand all warnings and the
Owner's Manual before operation. If
manual is missing, contact a
POLARIS dealer for a replacement.
±
This vehicle is capable of high
speeds. Buried objects or uneven
terrain can cause loss of control.
Reduce speed and use extreme
caution when operating in unfamiliar
terrain.
±
Excessive speed, especially at night
or with limited visibility, can result in
insufficient time for you to react to
terrain changes, to avoid unexpected
obstacles, or to stop safely.
±
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
±
In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch, located on the top
of the throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Then pull the brake lever
to stop.
±
Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, and adequate clothing
while operating this vehicle.
±
This vehicle is designed for adult use only. Check local laws for age
requirements.
±
When operating with a passenger (on approved models only) reduce speed
and allow extra space for steering and stopping. A passenger reduces your
ability to control the vehicle.
±
When operating on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering
and braking ability are greatly reduced. Reduce speed and allow extra space
to turn or stop.
±
To maintain vehicle control on ice or hard-packed surfaces, you should have
a proper balance of ski carbides to track studs. See Owner's Manual for
proper use of traction products.
±
Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of braking
ability.
±
Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. Do not leave brake
engaged for more than five minutes.
±
Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper
operation. Make sure hood and side panels are latched. Be seated and in
position to control the vehicle.
Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Check oil level when refueling.
Operation Warning