Driving With A Passenger - Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI 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 inspection. See page 54.
5. Convert the seat for 2-up riding. See page 40. Always make sure the
passenger seat lock-out is functioning properly before carrying 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 vehicle remains motionless
whenever a passenger mounts or dismounts.
8. Allow a passenger to ride only in the approved passenger seat.
9. Never 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.
11. Ride to the ability of your passenger, instead of to your own ability.
Avoid unexpected or aggressive maneuvers that could cause a pas-
senger to fall from the vehicle.
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