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Owners Manual - Page 2
If you cannot locate this product contains chemicals known to the State of California 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. A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Owners Manual - Page 10
... the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual with the ATV. This vehicle handles differently than 6 years of 16 should ride • Never operate an ATV without proper any ATV designed and sold for children not less than other vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... the parking brake. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the Owner's Manual. See page 88.
24 Apply the front brakes gradually (right lever). Never apply the rear brake... fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. Never apply engine power. If all forward speed is lost If you lose all forward speed: Keep your weight uphill...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... such as ice, travel slowly and use on this manual. Safety
Safety Warnings
Improper Vehicle Modifications
Improper installation of accessories or modification of the ATV may cause changes in handling...if tires regain traction unexpectedly).
Avoid operating over obstacles could cause loss of skidding or sliding.
27 Skidding or Sliding
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of accessories. Never...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...if you ride. Never start the engine if your ATV.
This must read the instructions and warnings on page 15 of this manual. Always have an adult put gas in your ATV has sticky brakes....the handlebar, your POLARIS dealer fix the sticky brakes before you can ride your ATV needs more gas. They must never add their
own gasoline. Before anyone adds gasoline to see if your ATV safely...
Owners Manual - Page 62
Attach the tether strap securely to the vehicle and to the ON position. 6. Push the engine stop switch up to the rider's right wrist. 2. Turn the key to neutral. Lock the parking brake. 5. Engine Start Button
The start button.
59 Press the start button is in neutral. Shift the transmission to the ON position. 4. The...
Owners Manual - Page 63
Always check the lever for service if throttle problems arise. Features and Controls
Throttle Controls
WARNING
Operating an ATV with a sticking or improperly operating throttle. Always contact your dealer for free movement and return before starting the engine. Failure to severe injury or death. Never start or operate an ATV with sticking or improperly...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... gear. See your dealer if you experience any shifting problems.
Shift Pattern
F: Forward Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse
NOTICE: Do not attempt to the transmission could result. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is moving . With the engine idling, move the lever to assure proper transmission function. Do not try to shift gears with...
Owners Manual - Page 71
...-start lever to crank the engine. 8. Position the vehicle on the kick-start shaft to the ON position. 6. Tip: A 10/12mm wrench is on a level surface. 2. Store the lever under the seat when it's not installed.
5. Shift the transmission to ON. Turn the key to neutral. 3.
Push the engine stop switch up to protect...
Owners Manual - Page 72
...will result in more efficient performance and longer life for extended periods during the first three hours of control, accident or overturn, which may cause serious engine damage. Careful treatment of... this owner's manual. Never substitute or mix oil brands.
69 NOTICE: Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of a new engine will damage close-fitted engine parts. Read and...
Owners Manual - Page 74
... areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See page 72. 6. Item
Engine oil change Perform break-in Period
5. Perform the following maintenance at the end of Break-In Remarks
Perform break-in oil change Clean filter with oil change Oil pre-filter screen Transmission oil Valve clearance
End of the break-in period.
Owners Manual - Page 91
..., allowing the ATV to your right until it down the hill! Shift the transmission to turn the handlebars full left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. 5. Shut off the engine. 4. Staying uphill of the vehicle, or on the left . 6. Stop the vehicle and lock the parking brake while keeping body weight uphill. 2. Operation
Turning...
Owners Manual - Page 107
... dealer Check for vehicles subjected to severe use. replace lines every two years Change filter Inspect Inspect Inspect
Remarks
See Page -----
E
Fuel filter Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/pipe Ignition timing
100 100 100 100
12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M
1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600)
113 ----
Perform these services.
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Owners Manual - Page 113
Allow it to idle for two to contact skin.
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. Do not allow hot oil to three minutes. CAUTION! Start the engine. Maintenance
Engine Oil Change
1. 2. 3. 4. Clean the area around the pre-filter plug. Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Stop the engine.
Owners Manual - Page 122
... water has been ingested into the transmission, follow the procedure on . 10. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start the engine. Dry the spark plug and reinstall it, or replace it or not. 12. Drain Screw
119 Turn the fuel valve on page 121 for service as soon as possible, whether you...
Owners Manual - Page 123
Maintenance
Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) System
WARNING
Failure to comply with the instructions in this warning can result in the owner's manual. • This CVT system is securely in place during ...a high speed. The CVT system has been precision balanced. Extensive engineering and testing has been conducted to make sure the CVT housing is intended for use on POLARIS products ...
Owners Manual - Page 176
..., 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 with .5 amp charger Replace with recommended fuel Inspect and clean or replace See your POLARIS dealer See your POLARIS dealer
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Owners Manual - Page 184
... lubricants may use of POLARIS engine oil. 2. If any of the above terms are in effect. Should your original selling dealer; Warranty
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If your dealer to resolve any warranty issues. Please work with POLARIS recommendations.
181 Recommended Lubricants 1. Damage resulting from state to perform warranty service. Mixing oil brands or using...
Owners Manual - Page 191
... or use only Pure POLARIS parts. POLARIS also recommends that have any questions regarding your vehicle. Owners are responsible for performing the scheduled maintenance identified in material or workmanship.This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any engine that may be necessary for which POLARIS has no responsibility, or by accidents for...
Owners Manual - Page 192
This will provide you and future owners with an accurate log of your manual to your dealer each time your vehicle is serviced.
DATE SERVICE INTERVAL TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS
10 Hours (Break-in)
40 Hours
50 Hours
80 Hours
189 Maintenance Log
Present this section of maintenance and services performed.
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