2007 Polaris Hawkeye 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 18
2007 Polaris Hawkeye 2x4 Manual
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Operator Safety WARNING SAFETY 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. • Read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow the operating procedures described. • Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Purchasers of a new Polaris ATV and their eligible family members are entitled to take the ATV RiderCoursesm. Contact ATV Enrollment Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org for information on enrollment in the ATV RiderCoursesm. • Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV. • 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. • Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and streets. • Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including a dirt or gravel road. • 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. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. • Never operate at excessive speeds. Travel at speeds appropriate for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. • Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts. • 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. • Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during operation. 15