Polaris Sportsman 850 2021 Owner's Manual page 69

ITEM
Winch (if equipped)
Grass and leaves
DRIVING PROCEDURES
NEW OPERATOR DRIVING PROCEDURES
1. Wear protective riding gear. See the Safe Riding Gear section.
2. Perform the pre-ride inspection.
3. Place the transmission
in PARK.
4. Lock the brake holding
latch.
5. Mount the vehicle from
the left side.
6. Sit upright with both
feet on the footrests
and both hands on the
handlebars.
7. Start the engine and
allow it to warm up.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
10. Release the brake holding latch.
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.
REMARKS
Inspect cable and switch
Remove grass, leaves, foreign
matter, and other flammable
material or debris, especially
near the exhaust system.
OPERATION
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