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Content Source: 2021 GENERAL XP 4 1000 Owner’s Manual (9939900 R01) > Safety Chapter
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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 CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
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Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual. |
WARNING |
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
Operating this vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs could adversely affect operator judgment, reaction time, balance and
perception.
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WARNING |
Riding in this vehicle without wearing the seat belt increases the risk of serious injury in the event of rollover, loss of
control, other accident or sudden stop. Seat belts may reduce the severity of injury in these circumstances. The operator
and all passengers MUST wear their seat belt at all times.
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Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always perform the Pre-Ride Inspection outlined in the Operation chapter before each use of your vehicle to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s manual. See the Periodic Maintenance section of the Maintenance chapter. |
Under ANY of these conditions: | Do ALL of these steps: |
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Operator and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity |
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Operating in rough terrain | |
Operating over obstacles | |
Climbing an incline | |
Towing |
caution |
Operating a damaged vehicle can result in an accident. After any rollover or other accident, have a qualified service dealer
inspect the entire machine for possible damage, including (but not limited to) seat belts, rollover protection devices, brakes,
throttle, and steering systems.
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Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds increases the operator's risk of losing control. Always operate at a speed that's
appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and operating conditions and your skills and experience.
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Operating this vehicle on public streets, roads or highways could result in a collision with another vehicle. Never operate
this vehicle on any public street, road or highway, including dirt and gravel roads (unless designated for off-highway use).
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caution |
Turning improperly could cause loss of traction, loss of control, accident or rollover. Always follow proper procedures for
turning as described in this owner’s manual.
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Failure to use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain could result in an accident or rollover. |
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Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause loss of control or rollover. |
caution |
Exhibition driving increases the risk of an accident or rollover. DO NOT do power slides, “donuts”, jumps or other driving
stunts. Avoid exhibition driving.
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Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or rollover. Use extreme caution when operating on hills. Always follow
proper procedures for hill climbing as described in this owner's manual.
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Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover. Always follow proper procedures for traveling down hills
as described in this owner’s manual.
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Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause a rollover. Maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. |
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Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the
owner's manual and on safety labels.
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caution |
Failure to use extra caution when operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain could cause loss of traction,
loss of control, accident or rollover. Do not operate on excessively slippery surfaces. Always slow down and use additional
caution when operating on slippery surfaces.
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Skidding or sliding due to loss of traction can cause loss of control or rollover (if tires regain traction unexpectedly).
Always follow proper procedures for operating on slippery surfaces as described in this owner's manual.
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WARNING |
Serious injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate the vehicle on a
frozen body of water unless you have first verified that the ice is sufficiently thick to support the weight and moving force
of the vehicle, you and your cargo, together with any other vehicles in your party.
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WARNING |
Exhaust system components are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot components can cause burns and fire. Do not
touch hot exhaust system components. Always keep combustible materials away from the exhaust system.
Use caution when traveling through tall grass, especially dry grass and when traveling through muddy conditions. Always inspect
the underside of the vehicle and areas near the exhaust system after driving through tall grass, weeds, brush, other tall
ground cover, and muddy conditions. Promptly remove any grass, debris or foreign matter clinging to the vehicle and pay particular
attention to the exhaust system area.
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