2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 31

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual

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Rider Safety WARNING SAFETY POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating over obstacles. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees when possible. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and always follow proper procedures as outlined in the owner's manual. Always have a passenger dismount before operating over an obstacle that could cause a fall from the vehicle or vehicle tipover. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Skidding or sliding. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control. If the tires regain traction unexpectedly, the ATV could overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD On slippery surfaces such as ice, travel slowly and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. 31

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating over obstacles.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operating over obstacles could cause
loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Before operating in a new area, check for
obstacles.
Avoid operating over large obstacles
such as rocks and fallen trees when
possible. If unavoidable, use extreme
caution and always follow proper procedures as outlined in the owner's
manual. Always have a passenger dismount before operating over an
obstacle that could cause a fall from the vehicle or vehicle tipover.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Skidding or sliding.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of
control.
If the tires regain traction unexpectedly,
the ATV could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
On slippery surfaces such as ice, travel
slowly and use extra caution to reduce
the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control.