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Owners Manual - Page 3
.... • Snowmobiles • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) • RANGER® utility vehicles • Victory Motorcycles® • Low emission vehicles (LEVs) Always follow the instructions and recommendations in the POLARIS Service Manual and should be performed only by a factory-certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician. The manual contains instructions for the latest news...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...Always refuel with soap and water and change clothing. The engine exhaust from this vehicle only outdoors or in the owner's manual.
11 Operate this product contains chemicals known to make ...performed or where gasoline is in safe operating condition before each use to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to Inspect Before Operating
Failure to Exhaust
Engine...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...a hill with the transmission in forward gear. Avoid crossing the side of any hill until you've mastered the turning technique (on level ground) as described in the owner's manual. See page 54....braking while traveling downhill. Travel straight down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to turn the ATV around on a sidehill is unavoidable, always follow proper ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
...following the procedure described in the owner's manual. If the ATV begins rolling downhill: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear...8226; Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting ...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... fuel to a complete stop.
Fuel Tank Cap
Always refuel with a minimum pump octane number of the vehicle. Gear Selector
NOTICE: Shifting gears with ethanol content greater than seven miles per hour for extended periods and when operating uphill at a slow speed. When the engine is located on a level surface. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 38
...FUEL will light up . The word HOT displays if the engine overheats. All segments will display in the fuel tank. Engine Hour Display Indicator 4. Service Interval/Diagnostic Mode Indicator 5. Gear Indicator - When the last segment clears, a low fuel warning is on AWD...idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is applied. If the instrument cluster fails to ...
Owners Manual - Page 39
...options. The reverse override button is displayed digitally. Trip Meter Mode The trip meter records the miles traveled by the ATV. In the Rider Information Center, the trip meter display contains a decimal... Mode The engine RPM is also the MODE button. Hour Meter Mode This mode logs the total hours the engine has been in humidity, temperature and elevation.
37 The transmission cannot be ...
Owners Manual - Page 43
...Place the transmission in the... transmitted.
41 Use the following procedure to the ON position. 4. Stop the engine. 3. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Instrument Cluster
Rider Information Center
Downloading Codes The EFI diagnostic... Descriptions. The number "61" and the word "END" displays after all major repairs. Turn the key switch to download blink codes (failure codes) from the EFI ...
Owners Manual - Page 46
...three hours of this owner's manual. Read and understand all safety warnings outlined in the safety section of operation will result in more efficient performance and longer life for a... proper break-in serious injury or death. NOTICE: Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of a new engine and drive components will damage close-fitted engine...
Owners Manual - Page 47
...8. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the dipstick. Check fluid levels of transmission and...will ensure a longer life and better performance. See page 33. Check the engine oil level on the daily pre-ride ... with gasoline. During the break-in period. Fill the fuel tank with vehicle operation and handling. 4. Drive slowly at slower speeds during...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... brake and proceed slowly, controlling speed with the transmission still in forward and shut off the engine. 3. Restart the engine with the service brake, until it down the hill! Use the K-turn to turn the handlebars full left if the vehicle is on the uphill side of the vehicle, turn around to roll around .
8 ft. (2.4 m)
1. Staying...
Owners Manual - Page 59
... water: 1. Transport the vehicle to your dealer for service at the first opportunity.
4. Apply them lightly several times while driving slowly. The friction will help dry out the pads. Do not make sudden throttle changes.
57 Perform the services outlined in serious engine damage. The following areas need special attention: engine oil, transmission oil, demand drive fluid...
Owners Manual - Page 74
... (front gearcase) Ź Rear gearcase oil (if equipped) Ź Transmission oil Ź Engine breather filter (if equipped) Daily Daily Daily Daily Weekly Weekly Pre-Ride Miles (Km) See pages 64-65. clean often; D Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
Inspect; Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes...
Owners Manual - Page 78
...dipstick and check the oil level.
Oil may cause serious engine damage.
Wipe it . Always read higher on the upper surface of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil ...products. Do not overfill. Never substitute or mix oil brands. Position the vehicle on Top Side
5. The dipstick must be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used...
Owners Manual - Page 91
... depth is worn to the specifications section beginning on the vehicle. Wheel Removal
1. 2. 3. 4.
Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. Remove the wheel nuts. 7.
Stop the engine. Place the transmission in this manual and on the labels on page 122 for recommended tire type, size and pressure. Always follow all tire maintenance procedures as outlined...
Owners Manual - Page 102
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If your dealer before starting it, follow the procedure on page 104 for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it 's impossible to your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can result if the machine is present, dry the air box and replace the filter with a new filter. 3. Take the...
Owners Manual - Page 116
.... 2. Drain the sediment tube.
114 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
NOTICE: Starting the engine during the storage period. Clean the Exterior Make any necessary repairs and then clean the vehicle as recommended. Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems, stabilizes fuel and removes carbon deposits from pistons, rings, valves and exhaust systems. 3. Follow the...
Owners Manual - Page 124
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN FOREST 800
Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Demand Drive Fluid Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity Rear Rack Capacity Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Minimum Turning Radius Engine Displacement Engine Power Bore x ...
Owners Manual - Page 128
...improper maintenance; Batteries (unless defective) Cosmetic damage/repair Coolants Meals Shipping/ handling fees Product pick-up/delivery Loss of vacation/personal time
This warranty also excludes failures resulting from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim:
Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of product use of personal loss...
Owners Manual - Page 132
INDEX
A
Accessories ...116 Air Filter ...91 All Wheel Drive System ...34 Auxiliary Foot Brake ...84 AWD Switch ...26, 34 AWD System ...34
D
Demand Drive ... Engine Oil ...76-78 Transmission Fluid ...79-80 Fluid Change Demand Drive Fluid ...81 Engine Oil ...77-78 Transmission Fluid ...80 Foot Brake, Auxiliary ...32 Footwell Removal ...88 Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) ...81 Fuel Safety...11 Fuel Tank...
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