Safe Operation Practices - Polaris PROSPECTOR PRO User Manual

OPERATION

Safe Operation Practices

1. Read and understand this user manual and all warning and instruction
labels before operating a track-equipped vehicle.
2. Read the vehicle owner's manual before operating with tracks.
Follow all safety and operation warnings and procedures.
3. Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle. When
determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the
weight of the operator, passenger, accessories, loads in the rack or
box and the load on the trailer tongue. You must also include the
added weight due to removing wheels and adding track systems. The
combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity.
4. When cargo load is 220 lbs. (100 kg) or more, always reduce speed
significantly and operate with extra caution on rough terrain.
5. Operate the vehicle in 4X4 mode when operating with tracks. This will
significantly reduce the possibility of derailing.
6. The vehicle will handle differently when a track system is installed.
Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with
vehicle operation and handling. Drive slowly at first. On level
surfaces, practice starting, stopping, turning, maneuvering, using the
throttle and brakes and driving in reverse. Learn how the vehicle
handles when making both left and right turns at a slow speed.
7. Track systems are designed to reduce ground pressure and increase
vehicle traction. For the best traction, drive at slow speeds. Traction is
reduced at faster speeds.
8. Moving track systems can propel objects. Drive slowly when
operating near bystanders and when traveling in a group with other
vehicles. Alert others in your group to the potential for propelled
objects in the wake of a track-equipped vehicle.
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