2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 17

2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Manual

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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards while climbing a hill WHAT CAN HAPPEN Vehicle overturn HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Apply the brakes. Engage the park brake after fully stopped. If you begin rolling backwards: Never apply engine power. Apply the brakes gradually. When fully stopped, engage the park brake. In the event of an accident, have a qualified service dealer check the complete vehicle for possible damage, including (but not limited to) brakes, throttle and steering. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD This vehicle's tires are designed for off-road use only, not for use on pavement. Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the vehicle, and may cause the vehicle to go out of control. Avoid operating the vehicle on pavement. If you must operate on a paved surface, travel slowly and do not make sudden turns or stops. 14

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards while
climbing a hill
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Vehicle overturn
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Maintain a steady speed when climbing
a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Apply the brakes.
Engage the park brake after fully stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Never apply engine power.
Apply the brakes gradually.
When fully stopped, engage the park brake.
In the event of an accident, have a qualified service dealer check the
complete vehicle for possible damage, including (but not limited to) brakes,
throttle and steering.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
This vehicle's tires are designed for off-road use only, not for use on
pavement. Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the
vehicle, and may cause the vehicle to go out of control.
Avoid operating the vehicle on pavement. If you must operate on a paved
surface, travel slowly and do not make sudden turns or stops.