2002 Polaris Universal Snowmobile Owners Manual - Page 21

SAFETY Operator Safety Ice and Snow Build-up WARNING Ice and snow build-up may interfere with the steering of your machine, resulting in serious injury or death. Keep the underhood area free of snow and ice. Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right to be sure ice and snow are not interfering with full left and right steering. If difficulty is encountered, check for ice and snow build-up that may be obstructing the steering linkage. Snow screens and bib kits are available through your dealer to help reduce snow and ice build-up. Operation on Hard-Packed Snow or Slippery Surfaces WARNING Driving on ice or hard-packed snow reduces steering and braking control, which may result in serious injury or death. Slow down and use caution. Excessive shifting of operator body weight when turning on hard-packed snow or ice may lead to loss of vehicle control and result in serious injury or death. Slow down to maintain control under these conditions. It's dangerous to drive on ice or other slippery surfaces. If it's unavoidable, use extreme caution and operate at speeds no faster than a walk. Never attempt an abrupt change of direction. The chance of "spin-out" increases under these conditions. 19