2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 11

2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Manual

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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual. S Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described. S Never allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle. S Minimum age recommendation for passengers is five years old. Passengers under five years of age require special restraints which are not available with this vehicle. Driver and passenger should wear their seat belts at all times. S Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product labels. S To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns. S This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads. Always avoid paved surfaces. S Helmets are recommended whenever driving this vehicle in an aggressive manner. Eye protection is recommended at all times. S Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle. S Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. S Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts. S Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual. S Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the vehicle during operation. S Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain. S Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. 9

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9
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these
instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail
within your owner’s manual.
S
Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating pro-
cedures described.
S
Never allow anyone without a valid driver’s license to operate this
vehicle.
S
Minimum age recommendation for passengers is five years old. Pas-
sengers under five years of age require special restraints which are
not available with this vehicle. Driver and passenger should wear
their seat belts at all times.
S
Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels.
S
To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering ob-
stacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.
S
This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads.
Always avoid paved surfaces.
S
Helmets are recommended whenever driving this vehicle in an
aggressive manner. Eye protection is recommended at all times.
S
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ve-
hicle.
S
Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper
for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experi-
ence.
S
Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts.
S
Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it’s in
safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
S
Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the
floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
S
Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfa-
miliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain.
S
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.