Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Manual - part 3

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Rider Capacity

Driving 1-Up - Some Polaris snowmobiles are designed for a single 

rider only. A decal on the console of these models indicates single rider 

operation.
Driving 2-Up - Some Polaris snowmobiles are designed for up to two 

riders. A decal on the hood of these models indicates that the vehicle is 

designed for one operator and one passenger only.

WARNING! Control becomes more difficult with two people on board. More 

space is required to make turns, and longer distances are needed for stopping. 

Make sure the passenger remains seated behind the driver, facing forward, with 

both feet placed firmly on the running boards. Slow down and avoid “jumping” 

your snowmobile.

Snowmobiles designed for two riders should never be operated with 

more than two people on board. When traveling with a passenger, it’s 

the driver’s responsibility to operate the snowmobile safely. 
Slow down! Control becomes more difficult with two people on board. 

More space is required to make turns, and longer distances are necessary 

for stopping.

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Disabled Operators

Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and 

physical skills.

WARNING! Operators with cognitive or physical disabilities have an increased 

risk of loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Do not allow 

disabled persons to operate this vehicle.

Cargo Overload

Too much weight on the rear of the machine may reduce your ability to 

steer. Do not exceed carrier and rack weight limits, and do not allow a 

passenger to sit on the seat back or the cargo carrier.

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Operator Safety

Excessive Speed

WARNING! High speed driving, especially at night, could result in serious injury 

or death. Always reduce speed when driving at night or in inclement weather.

Always observe all state and local laws governing snowmobile opera-

tion and speed limits. Always be alert and pay attention to the trail 

ahead. If your speed is 40 MPH (64 km/h), your snowmobile is traveling 

about 60 feet (18 m) per second. If you look back for only two seconds, 

your snowmobile will travel about 120 feet (36 m). If your speed is 60 

MPH (96 km/h), your snowmobile will travel about 180 feet (55 m) in 

two seconds.
Traveling at night requires extra caution. Check headlight and taillight 

to ensure proper operation, and don’t over-drive your headlight beam. 

Always be able to bring your snowmobile to a stop in the distance illu-

minated by the headlight. 

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Operator Safety

Driver Awareness

Slow down when traveling near poles, 

posts, or other obstacles. Be especially 

alert if you’re snowmobiling after dark. 

Always be on the alert for wire fences. 

Single strands are especially dangerous, 

since there may be a great distance 

between posts. Guy wires on utility poles 

are also difficult to distinguish.
Make sure the way is clear before crossing 

railroads and other roads and highways. 

The noise of your snowmobile will drown 

out the sound of approaching vehicles. 

Look ahead, behind, and to both sides 

before turning or crossing railroad tracks 

or highways. Steep embankments may 

also hide your view. Always leave yourself 

a way out.
Variances in snow depth and/or water currents may result in uneven ice 

thickness. You may drown if you break through the ice. Avoid travelling 

on frozen bodies of water.

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