2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Owners Manual - Page 44

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OPERATION Driving on Slippery Surfaces WARNING Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or rollover (if tires regain traction unexpectedly). When operating on slippery surfaces such as ice or loose gravel, reduce speed and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces. Whenever riding on slippery surfaces such as wet trails or loose gravel, or during freezing weather, follow these precautions: 1. Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. 2. Slow down before entering slippery areas. 3. Maintain a high level of alertness, reading the trail and avoiding quick, sharp turns, which can cause skids. 4. Engage all-wheel drive before wheels begin to lose traction. NOTICE: Severe damage to the drive train may occur if the AWD is engaged while the wheels are spinning. Always allow the wheels to stop spinning before engaging AWD. 5. Correct a skid by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Never apply the brakes during a skid. Sideways skid Turn in direction of skid Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Always travel straight uphill. Avoid excessively steep hills. Keep both feet on the floor. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 5. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle pedal position. Never apply throttle suddenly. 6. Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill. 42

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OPERATION
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or rollover (if tires regain traction unexpectedly). When
operating on slippery surfaces such as ice or loose gravel, reduce speed and use extra caution to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces.
Whenever riding on slippery surfaces such as wet trails or loose gravel, or during freezing
weather, follow these precautions:
1.
Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
2.
Slow down before entering slippery areas.
3.
Maintain a high level of alertness, reading the trail and avoiding quick, sharp turns,
which can cause skids.
4.
Engage all-wheel drive before wheels begin to lose traction.
NOTICE:
Severe damage to the drive train may occur if the AWD is engaged while the wheels are
spinning. Always allow the wheels to stop spinning before engaging AWD.
5.
Correct a skid by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Never apply the
brakes during a skid.
Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1.
Always travel straight uphill.
2.
Avoid excessively steep hills.
3.
Keep both feet on the floor.
4.
Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
5.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle
pedal position. Never apply throttle suddenly.
6.
Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed.
An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle
or person could be on the other side of the hill.
WARNING
Sideways
skid
Turn in
direction of
skid