Carrying A Passenger - Polaris SPORTSMAN ACE 2014 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
Safety Warnings

Carrying a Passenger

This POLARIS vehicle is a single-rider
vehicle. Carrying a passenger greatly
reduces the operator's ability to control
the vehicle, which may result in an
accident or rollover. Carrying a
passenger in the cargo box could result
in a fall from the vehicle or contact with
moving components. Never carry a
passenger on this vehicle.
Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
The weight of both cargo and operator impacts vehicle operation and stability.
For your safety and the safety of others, carefully consider how your vehicle is
loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the instructions in this
manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed.
• Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities. The vehicle's maximum weight
capacity is listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on
the vehicle. When determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle,
include the weight of the operator, accessories, loads in the rack or box and
the load on the trailer tongue. The combined weight of these items must not
exceed the maximum weight capacity.
• The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this
manual and on a label on the vehicle.
Always follow these guidelines:
Under ANY of these conditions:
Operator and/or cargo exceeds half the
maximum weight capacity
Operating in rough terrain
Operating over obstacles
Climbing an incline
Towing
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Do ALL of these steps:
1. Slow down.
2. Verify tire pressure.
3. Use extra caution when
operating.