Polaris Sportsman 450 HO Manual Del Propietário página 59

Driving with a Passenger
1. Never carry more than one passenger on a 2-up vehicle.
2. Do not carry a passenger on a 2-up vehicle until you have at least
two hours of driving experience with the vehicle.
3. Never allow anyone under 12 years of age to ride as a passenger on
a 2-up vehicle. Make sure any passenger is tall enough to
comfortably and safely reach the grab handles and footrests. Allow
a passenger to ride only in the approved passenger seat.
4. Make sure the passenger is wearing appropriate riding gear,
including an approved helmet with a rigid chin guard. See page 9.
5. Perform the pre-ride
inspection. See page 54.
6. Lock the parking brake.
7. Board the vehicle from the
left side. After the operator
is seated, the passenger
should board the vehicle
from the left side. See page
55. Always make sure the
parking brake lock is
engaged to ensure the
vehicle remains motionless
whenever a passenger
boards or dismounts.
8. Slow down. Control may be more difficult with a passenger on
board. Allow more time and distance for braking.
OPERATION
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