Operator Safety

Read this entire manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described.

Never allow anyone under the age of 16 to operate this vehicle and never allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.

Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this vehicle.

No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. All riders must be able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the floor and both hands on the steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger hand hold.

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

Always use the cab doors while riding in this vehicle.

Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.

Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the vehicle during operation.

Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product labels.

To reduce rollover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.

Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.

Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.

Never attempt jumps or other stunts.

Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection procedures described in this manual.

Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain.

Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.

Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.

Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer if it has been involved in an accident.

Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.

Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. See Driving Uphill. Check the terrain carefully before attempting to climb a hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Never apply throttle suddenly. Never make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.

Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual for traveling downhill and for braking on hills. See Driving Downhill. Check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Never travel downhill at high speed. Avoid going downhill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill where possible.

Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large obstacles such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow the proper procedures outlined in this manual when operating over obstacles. See Driving Over Obstacles.

Always be careful of skidding or sliding. On slippery surfaces such as ice, travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.

Never operate your vehicle in fast-flowing water or in water deeper than that specified in this manual. See Driving Through Water. Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them lightly several times to let friction dry out the pads.

Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind your vehicle when operating in reverse. When it's safe to proceed in reverse, move slowly. Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.

Always use the proper size and type of tires specified in this manual. Always maintain proper tire pressure as specified on safety labels.

Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or use of non-POLARIS approved accessories.

Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow the instructions in this manual for hauling cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow a greater distance for braking.

Always place the transmission in PARK before getting out of the vehicle.

Always stop the engine before refueling. Remove flammable material containers from the box before filling them with fuel. Make sure the refueling area is well ventilated and free of any source of flame or sparks. Gasoline is extremely flammable. See the Refueling section for fuel safety warnings.

Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in use to prevent unauthorized use by someone under the age of 16 or without a driver’s license and proper training, or accidental starting.

Never exceed your vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and never load the vehicle improperly. Be aware that stopping distance is increased when a vehicle is loaded.

The driver should pay attention to the road at all times and always consider the risk of being distracted if operating the instrument cluster while driving.

Never drive the vehicle if the park brake or brake pedal is applied.

An ABS vehicle is designed to operate with its original tires and a defined pressure. Never use tires or wheels that are aftermarket, worn, incorrectly sized, incorrectly pressurized, or not correctly balanced when operating an ABS vehicle.

Never install aftermarket calibration or accessories on an ABS vehicle.

ABS vehicles will have an increased stopping distance. Always adjust vehicle speed in accordance with your abilities, weather conditions, and surface conditions, especially when driving on surfaces such as mud, gravel, sand, grass, slippery roads, etc.

Excessive braking in a short period of time (approximately more often than once per kilometer) with ABS activation may create high temperatures in the brake system components. New parts may be needed if this occurs.