Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 10

Safety Decals and Locations
Shift Caution
CAUTION
To avoid transmission damage, shift only when vehicle is stationary and at idle.
Discretionary Warning
WARNING
Improper vehicle use can result in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER:
• Operate on public roads. A collision
can occur with a another vehicle.
• Carry more than two passengers, or
passengers under age five.
• Use ALCOHOL or DRUGS before or
while operating this vehicle.
• Operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
• Operate this vehicle on HILLS
steeper than 15 degrees
To prevent flipover on hilly terrain,
use throttle and brakes gradually.
ALWAYS:
• Avoid paved surfaces which may adversely affect handling and control.
• Use proper RIDING TECHNIQUES to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and
rough terrain and in turns.
• Wear eye protection.
REVERSE operation can be dangerous even at low speeds. Steering becomes
difficult. To prevent flipover, avoid sharp turns.
The park/emergency brake lever will supply increased braking, but should be
used as an emergency or parking brake only.
READ OWNER'S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
IF OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING, CONTACT A POLARIS DEALER FOR A
REPLACEMENT.
THIS GENERAL PURPOSE OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ON-ROAD
VEHICLES.
15°.
SAFETY
Discretionary
Warning
Shift
Caution
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