2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Owners Manual - Page 47

2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Manual

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OPERATION Driving in Reverse Follow these precautions when operating in reverse: 1. Always check for obstacles or people behind the vehicle. Always inspect left and right fields of vision before backing. 2. Always avoid backing downhill. 3. Back slowly. 4. Apply the brakes lightly for stopping. 5. Avoid turning at sharp angles. 6. Apply only light throttle. Never apply throttle suddenly. Parking the Vehicle 1. Apply the brakes. Stop the vehicle on a level surface. 2. When parking inside a garage or other structure, be sure that the structure is well ventilated and that the vehicle is not close to any source of flame or sparks, including any appliance with pilot lights. 3. Place the transmission in PARK. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle. 6. Remove the ignition switch key to prevent unauthorized use. Parking on an Incline Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it's unavoidable, follow these precautions: 1. Apply the brakes. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle. 5. Block the rear wheels on the downhill side. 45

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OPERATION
Driving in Reverse
Follow these precautions when operating in reverse:
1.
Always check for obstacles or
people behind the vehicle.
Always inspect left and right
fields of vision before backing.
2.
Always avoid backing
downhill.
3.
Back slowly.
4.
Apply the brakes
lightly
for
stopping.
5.
Avoid turning at sharp angles.
6.
Apply only
light
throttle. Never
apply throttle suddenly.
Parking the Vehicle
1.
Apply the brakes. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
When parking inside a garage or other structure, be sure that the structure is well
ventilated and that the vehicle is not close to any source of flame or sparks, including
any appliance with pilot lights.
3.
Place the transmission in PARK.
4.
Turn the engine off.
5.
Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting
the vehicle.
6.
Remove the ignition switch key to prevent unauthorized use.
Parking on an Incline
Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it's
unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1.
Apply the brakes.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
3.
Turn the engine off.
4.
Slowly release the brake pedal and make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
5.
Block the rear wheels on the downhill
side.