Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owner's Manual page 12

SAFETY
Safe Riding Gear
Always wear appropriate clothing when riding an ATV. Wear protective
clothing for comfort and to reduce the chance of injury.
Helmet
Eye Protection
Long
Gloves
Sleeves
Long Pants
Boots
Helmet
Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Whenever riding a
Polaris vehicle, always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established
safety standards.
Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) label.
Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania
bear the ECE 22.05 label. The ECE mark consists
E
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of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by the
distinguishing number of the country which has
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granted approval. The approval number and serial 0006.31
number will also be displayed on the label.
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