2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Owners Manual - Page 57

2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Manual

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OPERATION Driving Safely Driving Procedures 1. Sit upright with both feet on the footrests and both hands on the handlebars. 2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up, then shift the transmission into gear. 3. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Slowly depress the throttle with your right thumb and begin driving. Vehicle speed is controlled by the amount of throttle opening. 6. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and brakes on level surfaces. 54

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OPERATION
DrivingSafely
DrivingProcedures
1.
Sit upright with both feet on the footrests and both hands on the
handlebars.
2.
Start the engine and allow it to warm up, then shift the
transmission into gear.
3.
Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
4.
Release the parking brake.
5.
Slowly depress the throttle with your right thumb and begin
driving. Vehicle speed is controlled by the amount of throttle
opening.
6.
Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and
brakes on level surfaces.