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Owners Manual - Page 6
A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you cannot locate this product contains chemicals known to the owner's manual on the next page. WARNING
The engine exhaust from this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800-342-3764 for assistance.
Owners Manual - Page 10
... great pride in your vehicle, be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) Technician. Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of excellence for all of your total satisfaction. Have your accessories and clothing delivered right to your vehicle best and is outlined in the Polaris Service Manual and should be...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... or unsecured loads will severely damage the engine. Do not operate vehicle without the air filter element will increase your Owner's Manual. at 0-900 meters).
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Location I (under seat)
WARNING
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING can cause engine damage. SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
ATTENTION
S S Operation of this vehicle without engine breather filter(s) can cause loss of...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... is lost: Keep your weight uphill. See page 82. 43 Never apply engine power. Apply the front brake gradually. When fully stopped, apply the rear ... the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner 's manual. When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock the... The vehicle could overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD: Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... for free movement and return before starting the engine. Also check occasionally during operation. Throttle Lever
Engine speed and vehicle movement are controlled by pressing the throttle lever (1) toward the handlebar. Failure to severe injury or death. Always check the lever for service if throttle problems arise.
Engine speed returns to idle and the ATV will...
Owners Manual - Page 71
... stroke of control or vehicle overturn. See page 67. WARNING
Shifting without releasing the throttle and disengaging the clutch could cause loss of the pedal shifts the transmission to the next gear in... front of your foot on the gear shift pedal and depress the pedal one full stroke.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Manual Shift
Shift Pedal ...
Owners Manual - Page 72
... page 65. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Manual Shift
The engine can be on. Place the stop switch in neutral, press the start button to start the engine. When the vehicle is disengaged. If it isn't,...Release the start the engine. If starting the engine while in gear: 1. If starting while in neutral, the neutral indicator light should be started when the transmission is in neutral, or...
Owners Manual - Page 73
... position with the transmission in first gear, simultaneously release the throttle, disengage the clutch and shift to shift into first gear. 3. With the throttle closed (not depressed), squeeze the clutch lever to warm up before shifting gears. 1. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Manual Shift
Shifting Gears NOTE: Always allow the engine to disengage the clutch...
Owners Manual - Page 74
...brakes, or shifting when the engine RPM is too high can cause the tires to a lower gear. Make sure the engine RPM has sufficiently decreased before ...engine RPM has sufficiently decreased before shifting to a lower gear. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Manual Shift
Deceleration To slow or stop rotating, which could also cause engine or drive train damage.
As the vehicle slows and engine...
Owners Manual - Page 76
The break-in more efficient performance and longer life for both. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of operation may cause serious engine damage. OPERATION
Break-In Period
Careful treatment of a new engine and transmission will result in period for your new Polaris Predator...
Owners Manual - Page 80
... on . 2. Place the transmission in an enclosed area.
1. The choke can cause loss of consciousness resulting in . NOTE: The variable choke is fully on when the knob is off during operation, as excess fuel washing into the engine oil will increase wear on engine components.
74
1 OPERATION
Starting a Cold Engine
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon...
Owners Manual - Page 82
... information beginning on the vehicle, and turn the engine stop switch to become wet fouled. 1. If the engine does not start the engine. Place the transmission in and depress the throttle lever fully while cranking to a point where it does not readily start , see your Polaris dealer for service.
76 Turn the fuel tank valve on, sit...
Owners Manual - Page 83
... surfaces.
77 See page 67. 3. Check your surroundings and determine your right thumb while slowly releasing the clutch lever to warm up, then shift the transmission into gear. Start the engine and allow it to begin driving. 6.
Owners Manual - Page 88
... pointing straight uphill.
82
When completely stopped, shut off the engine. OPERATION
Driving Safely
Turning Around on hills, and follow proper operating procedures outlined in the owner 's manual. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it 's necessary to turn : 1. Leaving the transmission in the clutch lever and apply the front and rear...
Owners Manual - Page 91
OPERATION
Driving Safely
Parking on an Incline Avoid parking on the downhill side. Lock the parking brake. 4. Always block the rear wheels on an incline if possible. Shut off . 2. Turn the engine off the fuel supply.
85 See illustration. 5. Place the transmission in first gear. 3. If it's unavoidable, follow these precautions: 1.
Owners Manual - Page 93
...flowing water. Have the vehicle serviced by your vehicle becomes immersed, and it's impossible to take it to a dealer before starting the engine.
OPERATION
Driving Safely
Driving Through Water
CAUTION
Major engine damage can result if the vehicle is operated in water that... sudden turns or stops, and do not make sudden throttle changes. Perform the services outlined in water.
Owners Manual - Page 99
... Check operation Check operation
Tires Wheels/lug nuts Frame fasteners " Air filter and Pre-cleaner Coolant Fuel " " Engine/transmission oil Throttle Clutch Lights Engine stop switch
Pre-Ride Pre...tighten Inspect; MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item Brake systems/fluid Hours/Miles Pre-Ride Frequency Pre-Ride Remarks Inspect; or 24 months Inspect Inspect Inspect;...
Owners Manual - Page 104
... 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months Remarks Drain bowl periodically and prior to serious injury or death. Have a Polaris dealer perform these services. Item Carburetor float bowl J Throttle Cable/ETC Switch Choke (enricher) cable Drive chain(s) Engine breather hose and filter (in component failure and lead to storage Inspect; replace if necessary Inspect;
adjust; adjust...
Owners Manual - Page 182
SPECIFICATIONS
Predator 500
Gross Vehicle Weight Fuel Capacity Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Dry Weight Minimum Turning Radius Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Engine Displacement Bore x Stroke 645 lbs./292 kg 3.25 gal./12.3 l 71.5 in./182 cm 47.5 in./121 cm 45 in./114 cm 51 in./130 ...
Owners Manual - Page 186
... oil may use your ATV requires warranty service, you may not be covered by warranty.
180 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must present your dealer to resolve any of the above terms are void because of the Warranty Registration form to perform warranty service. We recommend the use of Polaris engine oil. 2.
Please work with your...
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