Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual page 18

Warnings
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Serious injury or death.
trate the passenger compartment and strike occupants. Running over sharp
branches, rocks, or other large objects can also cause loss of control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be alert. Slow down. Wear all recommended protective gear specified in this Opera-
tor's Manual. Avoid operating through or over thick brush, timber, debris, or large
rocks whenever possible. Watch for and avoid sharp branches, rocks, or other large
objects that could impede or impact the vehicle or enter the passenger compartment.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating the vehicle with differential lock engaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The increased steering effort and reduced maneuverability caused by the locked
differential could result in loss of control and an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never exceed 10 MPH (16 KPH) with the differential lock engaged. Always disen-
gage the differential lock as soon as not needed for additional traction.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to release the parking brake before driving the vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged could cause a change in han-
dling or loss of brakes and cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always release the parking brake before driving the vehicle.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Securing a person improperly in the vehicle due to physical size.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Serious injury or death. Occupant could strike objects in the passenger compart-
ment, fall out of the vehicle during maneuvers, or be ejected and crushed in the
event of an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always make sure a passenger can sit with both feet flat on the floor and their back
against the seat while being able to reach any provided hand holds.
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