Driving With A Passenger; Driving Over Obstacles - Polaris Ranger 1000 Diesel Owner's Manual

Driving with a Passenger

1. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 36.
2. Make sure all passengers are at least 12 years of age and tall enough to comfortably and
safely sit in a passenger seat with the seat belt secured, put both feet on the floor and
grasp the hand hold.
3. Make sure all passengers are wearing an approved helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-
sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle boots.
4. Make sure all passengers secure their seat belt.
5. Make sure all cab nets (or doors) are properly secured.
6. Do not carry more than the recommended number of passengers for your vehicle. See
page 10.
7. Allow a passenger to ride only in a passenger seat.
8. Slow down. Always travel at a speed appropriate for your skills, your passengers' skills,
and operating conditions. Avoid unexpected or aggressive maneuvers that could cause
discomfort or injury to a passenger.
9. Vehicle handling may change with a passenger and/or cargo on board. Allow more time
and distance for braking.
10. Always follow all operating guidelines as outlined on safety labels and in this manual.

Driving Over Obstacles

Follow these precautions when operating over obstacles:
1. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
2. Look ahead and learn to read the terrain. Be constantly alert for hazards such as logs,
rocks and low hanging branches.
3. Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Not all
obstacles are immediately visible.
4. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as large rocks and fallen trees. If unavoidable,
use extreme caution and operate slowly.
5. Always have all passengers dismount and move away from the vehicle before operating
over an obstacle that could cause a rollover.
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