Operation - Polaris SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2020 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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 parking brake.
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 parking brake.
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.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
1. Complete the recommended safety training before operating this vehicle.
Visit www.atvsafety.org for safety courses and riding tips. See page 11 for
details.
2. Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this vehicle. Do not
allow anyone with cognitive or physical disabilities to operate this vehicle.
3. Never carry a passenger on a 1-up ATV. Never carry more than one
passenger on a 2-up ATV.
4. Engine exhaust fumes are poisonous. Never start the engine or let it run in
an enclosed area.
5. Before operating, learn how to use the auxiliary brake for emergency
situations (if service brakes become inoperable).
6. Operate this vehicle off-road only. Never operate the vehicle on pavement or
on any public street, road or highway, including dirt and gravel roads.
7. Use caution and drive at reduced speeds in conditions of reduced visibility
such as fog, rain and darkness. Clean headlights frequently and replace
burned out headlamps promptly.
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