Skidding Or Sliding - Polaris SPORTSMAN FOREST 800 Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this vehicle with improper
tires or with improper or uneven tire
pressure could cause loss of control or
accident.
Always use the size and type of tires
specified for your vehicle.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in the owner's manual and
on safety labels.
Operating Over Obstacles
Improperly operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or overturn.
Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Avoid operating over large
obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees. If unavoidable, use extreme caution
and always follow proper operating procedures as outlined in this manual. See
page 60.

Skidding or Sliding

Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or overturn (if tires regain traction
unexpectedly).
On slippery surfaces such as ice or loose gravel, travel slowly and use extra
caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding. Do not operate on
excessively slippery surfaces.
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