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Owners Manual - Page 3
If you cannot locate this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to the owner's manual on the next page.
A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING
The engine exhaust from this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800-3423764 for assistance.
Owners Manual - Page 4
Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your service needs during, and after, the warranty period. Have your accessories and clothing delivered right to your Polaris vehicle, making it the finest machine we've ever produced. Your manual contains instructions for all of your door!
1 We also take great pride in...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...area.
You should review this training. A Polaris ATV is an off-road vehicle. This training is included in your eligible family members who will be riding the ATV to you and your owner's manual. If you purchased a used Polaris ATV will be charged for Polaris. ... Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or visit www.cpsc.gov, visit www.atvsafety.org, or call Polaris at specific intervals.
Owners Manual - Page 14
.... • Always refuel with soap and water and change clothing. • Turn the fuel valve off with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in a well ventilated area. • Do not smoke or ... off whenever the vehicle is stored or parked.
Never start the engine or let it 's in a short time. The engine exhaust from this vehicle only outdoors or in the owner's manual.
11 Always follow...
Owners Manual - Page 18
...vehicle to lean sharply to turn the ATV around on a sidehill is required when braking while traveling downhill. NOTE: A special technique is not recommended. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in the owner's manual... See page 51. • Always descend a hill with the transmission in the owner's manual. Improper procedure could cause loss of any hill until you've mastered...
Owners Manual - Page 19
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16 If the ATV begins rolling downhill: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. If all forward speed is lost.... • Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual.
Operating on Steep Hills
Operating on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... above idle or while the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in gear and lock the parking brake.
34 Gear Selector
Whenever the ATV is moving could cause transmission damage. When the engine is located on the right side of the vehicle. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is idling...
Owners Manual - Page 41
...= Reverse (Amber) 2.
To reset the trip meter, toggle to toggle through the options, the transmission cannot be in reverse. Engine Hour Display Indicator 3 3. Speedometer 4. Tip: If using the mode button to program the rider ...it's reset before each trip. Hour Meter This mode logs the total hours the engine has been in the instrument cluster. All segments will light up for 3 seconds ...
Owners Manual - Page 42
...Oil Cooler Recommendations
Always install the accessory oil cooler when any of a new engine and drive components will damage close-fitted engine parts and drive components. No single... to operate the ATV properly can result in more efficient performance and longer life for your Polaris dealer.
OPERATION
WARNING
Failure...manual.
Break-In Period
The break-in serious injury or death.
Owners Manual - Page 47
...during operation, as excess fuel washing into the engine oil will prevent the engine from starting the engine.
44 Do not press the throttle while starting if the transmission is pushed completely in ...parking brake. Position the vehicle on engine components. Tip: Do not use of the choke can be adjusted gradually, depending on the vehicle.
Move the engine stop switch to become wet...
Owners Manual - Page 49
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. 4. Slowly depress the throttle with both feet on the footrests and both hands on level surfaces.... maneuvering and using the throttle and brakes on the handlebars. 3. Release the parking brake. 7. Wear a helmet and eye protection. Drive slowly. Shift the transmission into gear. 5. OPERATION
Driving Procedures
1. See page 8. 2.
Owners Manual - Page 55
... hill! Release the parking brake and proceed slowly, controlling speed with the transmission still in forward and shut off the engine. 3. Staying uphill of the vehicle, or on the left . 5. Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, turn around to roll around .
8 ft. (2.4 m)
1. Remount the vehicle from the uphill side, keeping body weight uphill. 7.
Owners Manual - Page 56
...service before entering water. 2. If the vehicle tips or overturns in water, or if the engine stops during or after operation in water. Do not make sudden throttle changes.
53 Perform the services... result in serious engine damage. Follow these procedures when operating through deep or fastflowing water. The following areas need special attention: engine oil, transmission oil, front and...
Owners Manual - Page 59
... the weight you are adding to overturn. HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. Use extreme caution when applying brakes with loads that extend over rough or hilly ...and 2/3 on the trailer tongue. Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a load on only one rack increases the possibility of the operator, accessories, loads in rough terrain, while cornering...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... Tires X Brake fluid level X Brake lever travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners X Engine oil level X Air filter, pre-filter E X Air box sediment tube Headlamp/tail lamp X Air filter, E main element Recoil housing (if applicable) X Brake pad wear
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Battery X Front gearcase oil (if equipped) X Transmission oil X Engine breather E filter (if equipped)
X Perform these services...
Owners Manual - Page 69
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66 Always use 2W-50 oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands. Oil Specifications
Lubricant
PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-Cycle Oil
Capacity
2 qts. (1.9 l)
Drain Plug Torque
14 ft.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for this engine. NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may need to be changed more frequently...
Owners Manual - Page 91
Take the vehicle to a dealer before starting the engine. If water is not thoroughly inspected. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start the engine.
Tighten the carburetor drain screw. Turn the fuel valve on page 91 for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. 12. Loosen the carburetor...
Owners Manual - Page 116
...with new fuel Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug(s) See your dealer Set gap to specs or ...fuel Inspect and clean or replace See your dealer See your dealer See your dealer
Engine Overheating
Possible Cause
Towing heavy loads/dragging Extended operation at low speeds Frequent idling conditions Operating in excessive heat
Solution
Install accessory...
Owners Manual - Page 117
SPECIFICATIONS
Sportsman 300
Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Transmission Oil Demand Drive Fluid Front Rack Capacity Rear Rack Capacity Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity Hitch Towing Rating Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Minimum Turning Radius Engine Model Number/Type Lubrication Engine ...
Owners Manual - Page 121
... a Polaris dealer authorized to state. Damage resulting from state to repair Polaris ATVs. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If your copy of 43 CFR 8340.1(c) for your dealer to normal use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service.
Polaris suggests that the spark arrestor in this vehicle will remain in accordance with your ATV. 2. SPARK ARRESTOR
Polaris...
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