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SECTION 310.011 2021 POLARIS 1000XP UTILITY TASK VEHICLE (UTV)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department) members with information, operation, and specification on the 2021
Polaris 1000XP Utility Task Vehicle (UTV).
APPLICATION
Personnel should utilize this procedure when operating the 2021 Polaris UTV.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Personnel operating UTV(s) shall utilize the risk management policy while operating
UTV(s). Only FFD personnel who have completed the didactic based course, exam,
and field evaluation driving course shall operate UTV’s. Authorized operators will be
issued a UTV operators’ card. Operators will complete didactic, exam, and field
evaluation every three years to maintain currency in UTV operations.
While operating or riding in the UTV seatbelts shall always be worn. Driver operators
are directly responsible for the safe operation of the UTV. The first and top priority of
the UTV driver operator shall be the safe operation of the vehicle to provide safety for
department members and the public. Operators shall drive with “due regard” at all
times on or off road while operating the UTV. The UTV(s) shall be driven under its
intended design and use. Under no circumstance is any aspect of safety to be
sacrificed to increase the speed of response.
When moving through pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-vehicles, traffic operators
will proceed with caution, at a safe distance and rate of speed. Operators will alert
pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-vehicle traffic participants in requesting the right
of way. Department personnel riding on UTV(s), while assigned to an emergency
incident or off road, shall wear FFD provided Department of Transportation (DOT)
approved helmets.
While assigned to a closed course special event; (i.e., Fresno State Game, Fair, PR
event) DOT helmets are not required while operating the UTV. Department approved
Fresno City Fire Department
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eye protection shall be always worn. The UTV(s) shall be hauled on a trailer in a
manner consistent with DOT. The UTV(s) shall not be towed in an emergency fashion
(i.e., lights and siren). Before existing the UTV, the parking brake (if equipped) or park
will be engaged. A T-CLOC check shall be performed by the operator before and after
operation.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
UTV’s should not be driven faster than 35 mph unless life safety is at risk. If safer
means of transport for a patient are available, they should be considered first. While
transporting a patient, the UTV should not be operated at speeds greater than 15 mph.
Headlights should be on for all operations. Patient helmet should be considered
based on the patient acuity and reasonable accommodation. Fuel cans of any type
should not be stored in the bed of the UTV.
UTV’s should not be driven on the road unless for a closed course special event or
deemed necessary by the officer. If the UTV is operated on paved surfaces, the
operator should turn gradually and slowly.
UTV’s should not be used for any ride along purposes. Business purposes may
require non-Fire Department personnel to be a passenger. When this is the case,
prior approval must be granted by the chief officer. UTV’s can be utilized for
emergency/event patient extrication during an incident to the nearest medical care
(i.e., ambulance/helicopter). Patient(s) should be transported with safety system
restraints in place. While the UTV is moving, one emergency medical personnel
should be next to the patient properly secured in the attendant seat and any medical
treatment performed while moving should be limited to what can be accomplished
while seat belted.
PROCESS
1. Operation:
Starting the engine:
a. Position vehicle on a level surface outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
b. Sit in the driver’s seat and fasten the seat belt. Secure the cab doors.
c. Ensure transmission is in park.
d. Apply brakes.
e. Turn the ignition key to start. Release key when the engine starts.
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f. If the engine doesn’t start wait five seconds, return the ignition to the
OFF position, and wait five seconds. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the
engine starts.
g. Vary the engine RPM slightly with the throttle to aid in warming up until
the engine idles smoothly.
2. Stopping the engine:
a. Release the throttle pedal completely and brake to a complete stop.
b. Place transmission in PARK.
c. Turn the key to OFF position.
d. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in
park before exiting the vehicle.
3. Braking:
a. Release the throttle pedal completely.
b. When the throttle pedal is released completely and engine speed slows
to near idle, the vehicle has no engine braking.
c. Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly.
4. Parking the vehicle:
a. Stop the vehicle on a level surface if possible.
b. If on a grade use objects such as rocks, logs to keep UTV from rolling.
c. Place the transmission in park.
d. Turn the engine off.
e. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in
park before exiting the vehicle.
f. Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use.
5. Payload:
a. Do not exceed 35 mph if total payload exceeds 970 lbs.
6. Towing:
a. Never load more than 250 lbs. tongue weight on the towing bracket.
b. Do not go faster than 10 MPH when towing.
c. When towing a disabled vehicle, place the disabled vehicles.
d. Transmission in neutral and do not operate any faster than 10 MPH.
Total weight for towing:
Level surface 2500 lbs.
15 percent grade 850 lbs.
Hitch weight 250 lbs.
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7. Dumping the cargo box:
a. Select a level site.
b. Apply brakes.
c. Shift gear to PARK.
d. Turn the key to OFF.
e. Open the tailgate.
f. Stand clear and pull up on the cargo box release.
g. Lift the front of the cargo box to dump.
h. Lower the cargo box and push down securely to latch.
i. Close the tail gate.
8. All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System:
a. Engaging AWD (All wheel Drive), see (Figure 1).
b. Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are sinning may cause severe
damage. Always switch while the rear wheels have traction or are at
rest.
(Figure 1)
9. Press top of switch (1) to engage AWD:
a. 4X4 is to illuminate in the rider information center.
b. When the in AWD, the front gear case will automatically engage any
time the rear wheels lose traction.
c. When the rear wheels regain traction the front gear case disengages.
d. There is no time the UTV can remain in AWD.
e. The UTV is not to enable AWD until the RPMS are below 3100.
10. Disengaging AWD:
a. Move the switch (Figure 1) to the center or bottom position.
In some instances:
Stop the UTV.
Operate in reverse for 10 feet.
Stop completely.
Shift into low gear and drive forward.
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11. Locking the Differential:
a. Move the rocker switch to the center position (Figure 1) and operate
in two-wheel drive.
12. Unlocking the Differential (Turf Mode):
a. When operating in TURF mode the driver side wheel is to rotate
independently from the passenger side wheel during turns. This mode
protects the turf or surface from tire damage.
b. Do not operate in TURF mode when climbing or descending hills or
slippery surfaces.
c. To engage TURF mode, press the rocker switch (Figure 1) on the
bottom.
13. Driving Procedure:
a. Perform a pre-ride inspection.
b. Don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), helmet, and
eye protection.
c. Wear appropriate ensemble for fire protection if appropriate.
d. Sit in driver’s seat and fasten seat belt.
Ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts, and appropriate
PPE.
Do not carry more than the recommended passengers for your
vehicle.
e. Close all cab doors.
f. Ensure the transmission is in PARK.
g. Start the engine.
h. Apply brakes and shift into low gear.
i. Keep both hands on the wheel, slowly releasing the brakes and
depressing the throttle.
14. After you become skilled at maneuvering the UTV follow these precautions:
a. Avoid sharp turns.
b. Never turn while applying heavy throttle.
c. Never make abrupt steering maneuvers.
d. Operate at speeds appropriate for your skill, conditions, and terrain.
e. DO NOT do power slides, donuts, jumps or other driving stunts.
15. Winch Safety:
a. Always wear proper PPE to include eye protection and gloves.
b. Always keep body, hair, clothing, jewelry clear of the winch.
c. Do not attempt to jerk or shock load anything attached to the winch.
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d. Always keep 5 full turns of winch cable on the drum.
e. Apply your vehicles park mechanism. Use objects to chock wheels.
f. If winching your UTV out, then place in lowest gear possible and apply
throttle and winch together to free UTV.
g. Align the winch and load object directly in front of the UTV.
h. Do not winch up or down or in sharp angles.
i. Do not attempt to winch loads above the winch’s rated capacity.
j. Use a 45 second on and then allow the winch to cool down, can take
as long as 10 minutes.
k. Do not allow the winch cable to run through your hands.
l. Do not release the clutch on the winch when under a load.
m. Inspect your winch cable before and after use.
n. Use the hook strap when handling the cable.
16. Winch Operation:
a. Release the winch clutch and pull-out cable.
b. Attach the winch cable hook to an appropriate anchor point.
c. Re-engage the clutch.
d. Slowly winch in the slack.
e. Slowly winch in cable until UTV has been freed.
INFORMATION
(Figure 2)
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(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
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Specifications Polaris Ranger 1000XP CA Model:
(Figure 5)
Q-TAC EMS-R UTV Skid:
(Figure 6)
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Extrusion-welded polypropylene.
Anchors to secure to UTV bed.
Attendant seat with safety belt.
Stokes basket carrier area.
Weight 182 lbs.
Stokes Attachment to Carrier:
1. Place stokes on carrier, see (Figure 7).
2. Attach front support bars to prussik loops doubled up (Figures 8, 9, 10).
3. Attach friction straps to stokes connection and to anchor on UTV and tighten,
see (Figures 11 and 12).
(Figure 7)
(Figure 8)
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(Figure 9)
(Figure 10)
(Figure 11)
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(Figure 12)
DEFINITIONS
UTV- Multi-terrain vehicle intended to carry people (side by side) that is equipped with
seat belts, a roll cage, and a rear cargo bed.
CROSS REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 208.002a, Department Response Procedures
Recreational Off Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)
Features, Controls, Maintenance, and Trouble Shooting can be found in the
manual.
2021 Polaris 1000XP Manual
Warn Winch Basic Operation Guide