Polaris 2004 Sportsman 6x6 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 17

SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
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NEVER:
Operate on public roads. A collision can occur with another vehicle.
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Carry passengers. Passengers affect balance and steering and in-
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crease risk of losing control.
USE ALCOHOL or DRUGS before or while operating this vehicle.
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Operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions.
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Operate this vehicle on HILLS steeper than 15 degrees ∠ 15°.
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To prevent flipover on hilly terrain, use throttle and brakes gradually.
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ALWAYS:
Use an approved HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR.
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Avoid paved surfaces. Pavement may seriously affect handling and
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control.
Use proper RIDING TECHNIQUES to avoid vehicle overturns on
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hills and rough terrain and in turns.
Use OVERRIDE for reverse speed limiter with caution. To prevent
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loss of control, never activate override button with open throttle.
REVERSE operation can be dangerous, even at low speeds. Steer-
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ing becomes difficult. To prevent flipover, avoid sharp turns.
PARKING BRAKE may relax when used for more than 5 minutes.
When parking on grades, leave shift in forward.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. IF OWNER'S MANUAL IS
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WARNING
MISSING, CONTACT A POLARIS DEALER FOR A
REPLACEMENT.
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