Driving With A Passenger - Polaris 500 HHO 2013 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Driving with a Passenger

1. Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to ride as a passenger on
this 2-up ATV. Make sure any passenger is tall enough to comfort-
ably and safely reach the grab handles and footrests.
2. Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving
experience with this vehicle.
3. Make sure the passenger is wearing appropriate riding gear, includ-
ing an approved helmet with a rigid chin guard. See page 8.
4. Perform the pre-ride inspec-
tion. See page 44.
5. Always make sure the pas-
senger seat is installed and
securely latched before
operating with a passenger.
6. Lock the parking brake.
7. Mount the vehicle from the
left side. After the operator
is seated, the passenger
should mount the vehicle
from the left side. Always
make sure the brake is
engaged to ensure the vehi-
cle remains motionless
whenever a passenger
mounts or dismounts.
8. Allow a passenger to ride
only in the approved pas-
senger seat.
9. Do not carry more than one passenger.
10. Slow down. Control may be more difficult with a passenger on
board. Allow more time and distance for braking.
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