2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS Owners Manual - Page 70

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OPERATION Driving on 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 when entering slippery areas. 3. Engage 4X4 before wheels begin to lose traction. NOTICE: Severe damage to drive train may occur if the 4X4 is engaged while the wheels are spinning. Allow the rear wheels to stop spinning before engaging 4X4, or engage 4X4 before wheels begin to lose traction. 4. Maintain a high level of alertness, reading the trail and avoiding quick, sharp turns, which can cause skids. 5. Never apply the brakes during a skid. Correct a skid by turning the handlebars in the direction of the skid and shifting your body weight forward. Sideways Skid Turn in Direction of Skid 68

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68
OPERATION
Driving on 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 when entering
slippery areas.
3.
Engage 4X4 before wheels
begin to lose traction.
NOTICE:
Severe damage to drive
train may occur if the
4X4 is engaged while the
wheels are spinning.
Allow the rear wheels to
stop spinning before engaging 4X4, or engage 4X4 before wheels
begin to lose traction.
4.
Maintain a high level of alertness, reading the trail and avoiding
quick, sharp turns, which can cause skids.
5.
Never apply the brakes during a skid. Correct a skid by turning the
handlebars in the direction of the skid and shifting your body
weight forward.
Turn in Direction
of Skid
Sideways
Skid