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Owners Manual - Page 6
...operation of your vehicle, be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) Technician. Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in your vehicle best and is outlined in the Polaris Service Manual and should be sure to our world-wide family of your service needs during, and after, the warranty period...
Owners Manual - Page 12
Overloading or carrying tall, off-center, or unsecured loads will severely damage the engine. S Operation of this vehicle without the air filter element will increase your Owner's Manual. TIRE PRESSURE IN PSI (KPa): FRONT 5 (34,5) REAR 5 (34,5) MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY (Gross Vehicle Weight) INCLUDING MACHINE, DRIVER AND CARGO IS 1200 LBS. (545 kg). See your risk...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...contained in serious injury or death. Know Your Vehicle
As the operator of your owner's manual. You should review this manual can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers like...thoroughly inspected at specific intervals.
13 A Polaris ATV is not a toy and can request this free safety training from a party other vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars.
Operator Safety
SAFETY...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... warning appears or serious engine damage could result. 9. Service Interval/Diagnostic Mode Indicator 5. Fuel Gauge - Do not continue to illuminate, a battery over-voltage may have shut off to keep the battery charged. AWD Indicator - Driving at idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is enabled. 9 1 3. The segments of the fuel gauge show the level...
Owners Manual - Page 63
... turn : 1. Leave the transmission in the owner's manual. Stop and lock the parking brake while keeping body weight uphill. 2. While holding the service brake, release the parking brake lock and slowly allow the vehicle to your right until the vehicle is on more level ground.
8'
Uphill
60 Restart the engine with the service brake, until it down...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... have gradual inclines. 3. If your dealer for service before crossing. 1 2. CAUTION
Major engine damage can operate through water with a maximum recommended depth equal to the lever until braking action is not thoroughly inspected after operation in the maintenance chart. Perform the services outlined in water.
If your vehicle becomes immersed or is operated in water...
Owners Manual - Page 69
... if the oil level begins to serious injury or death. Emission Control System Service (California) Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these operations. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Accessories
Auxiliary power outlets provide 12V power for operating accessories such as necessary. See your vehicle in mud, water or sand S Racing or race-style high RPM use S Prolonged...
Owners Manual - Page 70
... Checklist on page 49. Tires
" Brake fluid level " Brake lever travel
Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners
" Engine oil level
E E
"...Transmission oil " Engine breather
E filter (if equipped)
" Perform these services.
67 change yearly Inspect level; E Emission Control System Service (California) J Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these procedures more often for vehicles...
Owners Manual - Page 71
...Perform a break-in oil change at tank cap, lines, fuel valve, filter, pump, carburetor; replace if necessary Inspect ducts for vehicles subjected to storage Inspect; replace lines every two years Inspect; lubricate; adjust Check for leaks Inspect Inspect
J Throttle Cable/
E ETC Switch
J Choke cable
E E Carburetor air
intake ducts/ flange Drive belt Cooling system
" Engine...
Owners Manual - Page 91
... is worn to 1/8″ (.3 cm) or less. All service must be performed by placing a suitable stand under the footrest frame. 4. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION WARNING
Operating your ATV and in the owner's manual.
Wheel Removal
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in serious injury or death. Maintain proper tire pressure as described on the decal on your...
Owners Manual - Page 99
... for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it, follow the procedure on . 10. If it if water is present. Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1). 1 6. Turn the fuel valve on page 99 for any water and dry it 's impossible to take your ATV to your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage...
Owners Manual - Page 102
... to dry it in the owner's manual. Remove the drain plug and allow the water to ensure the safety of force on components. Take the vehicle to your dealer as possible.
99 ... Do not install it out before operating: 1. Start the engine and shift the transmission into the PVT system. Apply varying throttle for service as soon as outlined in any component of balance, creating ...
Owners Manual - Page 107
... the engine or exhaust system. See your ATV can scratch the body finish. Washing the ATV
The best and safest way to clean your ATV is used, exercise extreme care to avoid water damage to the wheel bearings, transmission seals, body panels, brakes and warning labels. Avoid the use of additional accessories available...
Owners Manual - Page 117
...at least 5 minutes. Stuck in gas tank, fuel lines, or carburetor. Shift the transmission to low range, and carefully use...transmission to low range during loading of control and vehicle overturn. short bursts, 5 to prevent belt burning. The belt will become more than 10 seconds. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of the ATV to 7 times.
Poor engine performance...
Owners Manual - Page 120
... speed limiter malfunction Electronic throttle control malfunction Other mechanical failure Overheated engine
Solution
Refuel Inspect and replace Replace with new fuel Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs See your Polaris dealer Set gap to specs or replace plugs Check all connections and tighten Recharge battery...
Owners Manual - Page 121
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN 400
Gross Vehicle Weight Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Dry Weight Minimum Turning Radius Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Engine... BKR5E / .035 in. (0.9 mm) Dry Sump Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)
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Owners Manual - Page 123
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN 500
Gross Vehicle Weight Towing Rating Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* Hitch Tongue Capacity Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Dry Weight Minimum Turning Radius Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Engine... Transmission)
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
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Owners Manual - Page 125
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN 600
Gross Vehicle Weight Fuel Capacity Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Front Rack Capacity Rear Rack 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 Pilot Jet Main Jet Needle Jet Jet Needle Pilot Screw Alternator Output Compression ...
Owners Manual - Page 127
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN 700
Gross Vehicle Weight Fuel Capacity Towing Rating Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* Front Rack Capacity Rear Rack Capacity Hitch Tongue 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 Pilot Jet Main Jet Needle Jet Jet Needle Pilot ...
Owners Manual - Page 131
...When requesting warranty service you use of Polaris engine oil for your dealer require any warranty issues. Engine Oil 1. Damage resulting from state to perform warranty service. Polaris suggests that you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to the dealer. (THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEALER IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY). This warranty gives you specific legal rights...
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