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Owners Manual - Page 1
... believe Polaris sets a standard of 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 minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in the world today. Have your accessories and clothing delivered right to follow the...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...your owner's manual, which includes valuable information about all keys are responsible for your vehicle, including safe...vehicle's identification numbers and key number in a safe place. KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
As the operator of the vehicle, you are lost. Engine Serial Number
#### VIN Key Number
Vehicle Model Number: _____ Frame VIN: _____ Engine Serial Number: _____ Key Number: _____
5 Vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...secured to the racks. TIRE PRESSURE IN PSI (KPa): FRONT 5 (34.5) REAR 5 (34.5) MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY 485 LBS. (220 kg) INCLUDES WEIGHT OF OPERATOR, CARGO AND ACCESSORIES. Overloading or carrying ...operate this ATV is best. Loads should be dangerous even at low speeds.
Read Owner's Manual for more detailed loading information
7 Be careful if load extends over on hilly terrain, when...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...injury, do not operate vehicle with guard removed. • Do not modify engine or clutch. Loss of control or forward flipover may cause sudden increases in AWD.
This may result causing...Manual. VERTICAL WEIGHT: 120 LBS. (55 KG)
9 All Wheel Drive Switch
Do not push switch to engage AWD if the rear wheels are spinning. Doing so can cause part failure, possible imbalance, and excessive engine...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... ATV RiderCoursesm by calling ATV Enrollment Express at specific intervals.
13 You were also provided with all critical components on a regular basis. When you purchased your new ATV, your area. This training is included in the purchase price of this vehicle in your owner's manual. Operator Safety
Safety Training
SAFETY
ATV safety training...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...• Avoid operating the ATV through improper installation or use the size and type of accessories. • Never exceed the stated load capacity for your weight carefully, avoid sudden movements...the ATV before operating in this manual for obstacles before operating in reverse, move slowly and avoid turning at sharp angles. • Always use of tires specified for your ATV. Never ...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to the uphill side of control or overturn. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improperly crossing or turning on hills. Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. Avoid hills with the transmission in the owner's manual. Do not descend a hill with excessively slippery...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...CAN HAPPEN The vehicle could overturn....POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. Never apply engine power. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. Dismount ..., or to either side if ATV is equipped with Active Descent Control, always engage AWD before ascending a hill. See page 45. If all forward speed is lost: Keep...
Owners Manual - Page 31
... operation of the ATV with improper or uneven tire pressure, could cause loss of the ATV may cause changes in handling, which could lead to the vehicle must be installed and used according to approved instructions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of control or accident. Operator Safety WARNING
SAFETY...
Owners Manual - Page 36
...service if throttle problems arise. Do not attempt to the rear wheels will cease. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Throttle Lever WARNING
Operating an ATV with sticking or improperly operating throttle controls could cause an accident and lead to perform... result in failure to severe injury or death. Engine speed and vehicle movement are controlled by pressing the throttle lever. Always contact your...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... and when operating at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods of the vehicle. H: High Gear L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the ATV is located on the right side of time.
42 Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
Gear Selector
CAUTION
Shifting gears with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired...
Owners Manual - Page 45
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The ADC system (if equipped) allows engine braking to all four of the following conditions occur: • The AWD switch must be in the AWD position • Vehicle speed must be 15 mph (24 km/h) or less • The throttle must be closed (throttle lever released) • The transmission must be in gear (high, low...
Owners Manual - Page 47
.... 8.
Gear Indicator - Engine Hour Display Indicator 4. Drive at idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is applied. Mode Indicator...engine is at a higher RPM or recharge the battery to keep the battery charged. AWD Indicator - All segments will flash, FUEL will light up for proper diagnosis.
1. All segments will display in the fuel tank. Service...
Owners Manual - Page 66
.... 3. Release the parking brake and proceed slowly, controlling speed with the transmission still in forward and shut off the engine. 4. Use the K-turn to turn the handlebars full left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. 5. Lock the parking brake. Start the engine with the brake lever, until it down the hill! Leave the...
Owners Manual - Page 67
... need special attention: engine oil, transmission oil, demand drive fluid, rear gearcase oil, and all grease fittings.
Determine water depths and current before starting the engine. After crossing, dry the brakes by your vehicle becomes immersed, and it's impossible to have gradual Maximum inclines. After running the vehicle in water, it serviced as outlined in the...
Owners Manual - Page 74
... Tires X Brake fluid level X Brake lever travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners X Engine ...X Transmission oil X Engine breather E filter (if equipped)
X Perform these services.
74 Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first) Hours Calendar
Q Steering
Remarks
Miles (Km...Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these procedures more often for vehicles...
Owners Manual - Page 93
... tread depth is worn to the specifications section beginning on your ATV and in the owner's manual. Elevate the side of the vehicle by your authorized Polaris dealer. Make sure the wheels are critical component operations. Always use original equipment size and type when replacing tires. All service must be performed by placing a suitable stand under...
Owners Manual - Page 102
... or at the very least, to take your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it , follow the procedure on . Dry the spark plug. Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 10. Attempt to your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can result if the machine is present, dry the...
Owners Manual - Page 128
SPECIFICATIONS
Sportsman 500
Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Demand Drive Fluid Capacity Coolant Capacity Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity Receiver Hitch Tongue Capacity Hitch Towing Rating ...
Owners Manual - Page 132
.... HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If your ATV requires warranty service, you may use of the Warranty Registration form to repair Polaris ATVs. We recommend the use your dealer require any of the above limitation may cause engine damage. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must present your ATV. 2. Engine Oil
1.
When requesting warranty service you if...
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