Polaris ACE 150 EFI (2018 year). Manual - part 4

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Operating on Sand or 

Slippery Terrain

Operating on sand or on excessively 

rough, slippery or loose terrain could 

cause loss of traction, loss of control, 

accident or rollover.
Always use extra caution when operating 

on sand or on rough, slippery or loose 

terrain. Do not operate on excessively 

rough, slippery or loose terrain. 

Operating Improperly in 

Reverse

Improperly operating in reverse could 

result in a collision with an obstacle or 

person. Always follow proper operating 

procedures as outlined in this manual. 

See page 54.
Before shifting into reverse gear, 

always check for obstacles or people 

behind the vehicle. When it's safe to 

proceed, back slowly.

Improper Tires and Maintenance

Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire 

pressure could cause loss of control, accident or rollover.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always 

maintain proper tire pressure as described in this owner's manual and on 

safety labels.

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Operating Over Obstacles

Improperly operating over 

obstacles could cause loss of 

control or rollover.
Before operating in a new area, 

check for obstacles. 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 page 53.

Operating Through Water

Operating through deep or fast-flowing 

water can cause loss of traction, loss 

of control, rollover or accident. Never 

operate in fast-flowing water or in 

water that exceeds the floor level.
Always follow proper procedures for 

operating in water as described in this 

owner’s manual. See page 52.
Wet brakes may have reduced 

stopping ability. After leaving water, 

test the brakes. Apply them lightly 

several times while driving slowly. The friction will help dry out the pads.

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Overloading the Vehicle

Overloading the vehicle or carrying/towing loads may cause changes in 

stability and handling, which could cause loss of control or an accident.
• Never tow objects.
• Never carry loads over the maximum cargo limit. 
• Never exceed the maximum weight capacity for this vehicle. See page 26.

Operating a Damaged Vehicle

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 belt, rollover protection 

devices, brakes, throttle and steering systems.

Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water

Operating on frozen bodies of water can 

result in the vehicle falling through the ice. 

Never operate this vehicle on a frozen body 

of water.

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Refueling

Gasoline is highly flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. 

Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
• Never allow a child to refuel or handle gasoline.
• Always stop the engine when refueling.
• Always refuel outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the refueling area or 

where gasoline is stored.

• Never refuel while a person is in the vehicle.
• Do not over fill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
• If gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap 

and water and change clothing.

Exposure to Exhaust

Engine exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness or 

death in a short time. Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area.
Operate this vehicle only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.

Hot Exhaust Systems

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. Always 

inspect the underside of the vehicle and areas near the exhaust system after 

driving through tall grass, weeds, brush and other tall ground cover. Promptly 

remove any grass or debris clinging to the vehicle.

Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle

Leaving the keys in the ignition can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle by 

someone under the age of 10 or without proper training. This could result in an 

accident or rollover. Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in 

use.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY 

call POLARIS at 1-800-342-3764.