Polaris 120 XC Rider's Safety Manual And Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual page 32

OPERATION WARNINGS
Hard Packed Snow
WARNING
Steering and braking control are substantially reduced when operating on on
hard surfaces, hard-packed snow, or icy surfaces.
Teach your child to reduce speed as required to maintain control in all driving condi-
tions. If necessary, maximum speed may be regulated by using the procedure out-
lined on page A--24.
Ice
It is dangerous to operate on ice or under slippery conditions. If ice or slippery con-
ditions are unavoidable, use extreme caution and operate at speeds no faster than
a walk. Never attempt an abrupt change of direction on a slippery surface. The
chance of "spin-out" increases under these conditions. Being able to turn a snow-
mobile depends primarily on the skis being in snow. On hard surfaces, such as ice,
the ability to turn is reduced and the machine will not turn very well. In this situation
it may be best to dismount and move either the front or rear of the machine to point
it in the proper direction.
Teach your child to respect the unknown. Children must be taught that they are
not to venture out on their own in unapproved territory. They must learn that they
must never ride a snowmobile on a frozen body of water. You and the driver of the
machine should know and understand that severe injury or death can result if the
snowmobile and its occupant break through the ice.
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