2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS Owners Manual - Page 22

2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS Manual

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SAFETY Safety Warnings Improper Tire Maintenance Operating this ATV with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident. Always use the size and type of tires specified for your ATV. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on safety labels. Operating Over Obstacles Improperly operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or rollover. Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and always follow proper operating procedures as outlined in this manual. See page 80. Skidding or Sliding Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or rollover (if tires regain traction unexpectedly). On slippery surfaces such as ice or loose gravel, travel slowly and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding. Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces. Operating a Damaged ATV Operating a damaged ATV can result in an accident. After any rollover or accident, have a qualified service dealer inspect the entire machine for possible damage, including (but not limited to) brakes, throttle and steering systems. 20

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SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this ATV with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure
could cause loss of control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your ATV.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the owner's manual and on
safety labels.
Operating Over Obstacles
Improperly operating over obstacles could
cause loss of control or rollover.
Before operating in a new area, check for
obstacles. Avoid operating over large
obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees.
If unavoidable, use extreme caution and
always follow proper operating
procedures as outlined in this manual.
See page 80.
Skidding or Sliding
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of
control or rollover (if tires regain traction
unexpectedly).
On slippery surfaces such as ice or loose
gravel, travel slowly and use extra caution
to reduce the chance of skidding or
sliding. Do not operate on excessively
slippery surfaces.
Operating a Damaged ATV
Operating a damaged ATV can result in
an accident. After any rollover or accident,
have a qualified service dealer inspect the
entire machine for possible damage,
including (but not limited to) brakes,
throttle and steering systems.