Polaris RANGER 400 - Driving in Reverse; Driving over Obstacles

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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. Never open the throttle suddenly.
Driving Over Obstacles
Follow these precautions when operating
over obstacles:
1. Always check for obstacles before
operating in a new area.
2. Look ahead and learn to read the
terrain. Be constantly alert for
hazards such as logs, rocks and low
hanging branches.
3. Travel slowly and use extra caution
when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Not all obstacles are immediately
visible.
4. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as large rocks and fallen trees. If unavoidable,
use extreme caution and operate slowly.
5. Always have all passengers dismount and move away from the vehicle before operating
over an obstacle that could cause a rollover.