Driving Procedures - Polaris Sportsman Forest 550 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Driving Procedures

1. Wear protective riding gear. See page 14.
2. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 44.
3. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Mount the vehicle from the left side.
5. Sit upright with both feet on the footrests. Keep both hands on the
handlebars.
6. Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
7. Apply the brakes.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
10. Release the brakes.
11. Slowly depress the throttle with your right thumb and begin driving.
12. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and
brakes on level surfaces.
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