Polaris GENERAL 1000 2017 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 13

Safety Labels and Locations
Payload Warning/Shift Caution (7184118)
WARNING
POLARIS
GENERAL
CAUTION
To avoid transmission damage, shift only when vehicle is stationary and at idle. When vehicle is
stopped, place shift in parked position.
Seat Belt/Drive Responsibly Warning (7182650)
WARNING
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH
Be Prepared
• Fasten seat belts.
• Wear an approved helmet and protective gear.
• ALWAYS use cab nets and/or doors.
• Each rider must be able to sit with back against seat, feet flat on the floor, and
hands on steering wheel or hand holds. Stay completely inside the vehicle.
Drive Responsibly
Avoid loss of control and rollovers:
• Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding or fishtailing,
and never do donuts.
• Slow down before entering a turn.
• Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from a stop.
• Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts and other changes in traction and
terrain. Avoid paved surfaces.
• Avoid sidehilling (riding across slopes).
Be Sure Riders Pay Attention and Plan Ahead
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or roll, reduce your risk of injury:
• Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel or hand holds and brace yourself.
• Do not put any part of your body outside of the vehicle for any reason.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
ALWAYS REVIEW SAFETY VIDEO AND TAKE ROHVA TRAINING (rohva.org).
Clutch Cover Warning (7177469)
WARNING
Improper service or maintenance of this PVT system can result
in vehicle damage, SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
Always look for and remove debris inside and around clutch
and vent system when replacing belt.
Read owner's manual or see authorized POLARIS dealer.
Never Exceed
43 MPH (69 km/h)
If Total Payload Exceeds
430 lbs. (195 kg)
Rollovers have caused
severe injuries and death,
even on flat, open areas.
SAFETY
Clutch Cover
Warning
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