2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 11

2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Manual

Get 2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 PDF manuals and user guides View all 2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 manuals

Page 11 highlights

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, and follow the operating procedures described. S Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized Polaris ATV dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764 to find out about the training courses nearest you. S Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV. S Never permit a guest to operate the ATV unless the guest has read this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified safety training course. S Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and streets. S Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including a dirt or gravel road. S Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. S Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. S Never operate at excessive speeds. Travel at speeds appropriate for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. S Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts. S Always inspect your ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules outlined in your owner's manual. S Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during operation. S Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain conditions. S Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain. S Always follow proper turning procedures as described in this manual. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speeds. 8

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
8
SAFETY
OperatorSafety
WARNING
Seriousinjuryordeathcanresultifyoudonotfollowthese
instructionsandprocedures,whichareoutlinedinfurtherdetail
withinyourowner’smanual.
S
Read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow the operating
procedures described.
S
Never operate an ATV without proper instruction.
Take a training
course
.
Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor.
Contact an authorized Polaris ATV dealer or call Polaris at
1-800-342-3764 to find out about the training courses nearest you.
S
Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV.
S
Never permit a guest to operate the ATV unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified safe-
ty training course.
S
Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots, and streets.
S
Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including
a dirt or gravel road.
S
Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield),
gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
S
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV.
S
Never operate at excessive speeds. Travel at speeds appropriate for
the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
S
Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts.
S
Always inspect your ATV before each use to make sure it’s in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules outlined in your owner’s manual.
S
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the foot-
rests of the ATV during operation.
S
Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfa-
miliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain conditions.
S
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
S
Always follow proper turning procedures as described in this manu-
al. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speeds.