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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

New Operator Driving Procedures

  1. Read and understand this owner's manual and all warning and instruction labels before operating this vehicle.

  2. Watch the instructional video with the supervising adult.

  3. Review the previous sections of this owner’s manual about starting the engine, stopping the engine, braking, and parking.

  4. Perform the steps noted in the Pre-Ride Inspection section.

  5. The driver must wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times.

  6. Do not operate or ride in this vehicle if the clearance between the top of your helmet and the overhead cab frame is less than 2 inches (5 cm).

  7. Select a level open area to practice driving. Make sure you have adult supervision and permission to drive in this area.

  8. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt.

  9. Make sure all cab nets are properly secured.

  10. Set the parking brake.

  11. Place the transmission in neutral.

  12. Start the engine.

  13. Apply the brakes and shift into gear.

  14. Release the parking brake.

  15. Check your surroundings. Make sure the area is clear of people and obstacles.

  16. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly release the brakes and press the throttle with your right foot to begin driving.

  17. Drive slowly at first. Practice starting, stopping, turning, using the throttle and brakes and driving in reverse. Learn how the vehicle handles when making both left and right turns at a slow speed.

  18. Increase speed only after mastering all maneuvers at a slow speed.

  19. After you become skilled at making turns and begin to operate at faster speeds, follow these precautions:

    • Avoid sharp turns. Make turns gradually.

    • Never turn while applying heavy throttle.

    • Never turn the steering wheel abruptly.

    • Operate at speeds appropriate for your skills, the conditions and the terrain.

    • DO NOT attempt to do power slides, “donuts”, jumps or other driving stunts.