Operator Safety - Polaris 2013 RANGER 500 Midsize Owners Manual/Install Manual

SAFETY

Operator Safety

WARNING
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are
outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described.
• Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and never allow anyone without a
valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.
• Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this
vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. Any passenger must
be able to comfortably reach the floor and hand holds.
• The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt,
long pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times.
• Always use the cab nets while riding in this vehicle.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the
vehicle during operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all
product labels.
• To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and
when braking on hills or during turns.
• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads. Always avoid paved
surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain,
visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
• Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it's in safe operating
condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules
described in this manual.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert
to changing terrain.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds before
attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.
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