Owners Manual
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... off-road vehicles. Your POLARIS RANGER is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be obtained by contacting your vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle. • Review the safety DVD and take proper precautions. • Read this owner's manual and review the safety DVD that came with your local POLARIS dealer. A free extra copy of 12 may ride as cars, trucks or other body parts inside the vehicle at all times. •...
... off-road vehicles. Your POLARIS RANGER is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be obtained by contacting your vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle. • Review the safety DVD and take proper precautions. • Read this owner's manual and review the safety DVD that came with your local POLARIS dealer. A free extra copy of 12 may ride as cars, trucks or other body parts inside the vehicle at all times. •...
Owners Manual
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... TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Reduce speed and allow greater distance for and remove debris inside and around clutch and vent system when replacing belt. Read owner's manual or see authorized POLARIS dealer. 7177469 Clutch Cover Warning 12 SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Load/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning WARNING • Never carry passengers in cargo box. • Passengers can be centered and...
... TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Reduce speed and allow greater distance for and remove debris inside and around clutch and vent system when replacing belt. Read owner's manual or see authorized POLARIS dealer. 7177469 Clutch Cover Warning 12 SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Load/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning WARNING • Never carry passengers in cargo box. • Passengers can be centered and...
Owners Manual
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... lock the differential and operate in the instrument cluster. See pages 30-34. HIGH LOW OFF AWD Differential Lock Differential Unlock 23 AWD/Differential Lock Switch The AWD/Differential Switch has three positions: • All Wheel Drive (AWD) • Differential Lock (2WD) • Differential Unlock Press the top of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the two rear drive wheels to the ON position when released. The key can be in the OFF position. FEATURES AND CONTROLS Switches Ignition Switch The ignition switch...
... lock the differential and operate in the instrument cluster. See pages 30-34. HIGH LOW OFF AWD Differential Lock Differential Unlock 23 AWD/Differential Lock Switch The AWD/Differential Switch has three positions: • All Wheel Drive (AWD) • Differential Lock (2WD) • Differential Unlock Press the top of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the two rear drive wheels to the ON position when released. The key can be in the OFF position. FEATURES AND CONTROLS Switches Ignition Switch The ignition switch...
Owners Manual
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... (2). 31 The indicators will stay lit and not flash if a severe overheating condition exists. 8. Illuminated when the glow plugs are active. Vehicle speed will tell you if you are wearing seat belts before operating the vehicle. LED icon illuminates when the ECM determines the engine is equipped with a seat belt interlock. The driver's seat belt is overheating. N/A on this model. 10. Hour Meter - FEATURES AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster Rider Information Center 3.
... (2). 31 The indicators will stay lit and not flash if a severe overheating condition exists. 8. Illuminated when the glow plugs are active. Vehicle speed will tell you if you are wearing seat belts before operating the vehicle. LED icon illuminates when the ECM determines the engine is equipped with a seat belt interlock. The driver's seat belt is overheating. N/A on this model. 10. Hour Meter - FEATURES AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster Rider Information Center 3.
Owners Manual
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... of the clutches and drive belt will damage close-fitted engine parts. Drive slowly at slower speeds during the first three hours of use. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on your new RANGER is as important as needed to maintain the oil level in period, change both the oil and the filter at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during...
... of the clutches and drive belt will damage close-fitted engine parts. Drive slowly at slower speeds during the first three hours of use. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on your new RANGER is as important as needed to maintain the oil level in period, change both the oil and the filter at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during...
Owners Manual
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... glow plug indicator light to turn off before exiting the vehicle. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the glow plug indicator light to turn off . 6. Release the key when the engine starts. 7. Braking 1. Tip: When the throttle pedal is in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. Tip: If the throttle pedal and brake pedal are applied simultaneously, engine power may be limited. 3. Release the throttle pedal completely and brake to idle...
... glow plug indicator light to turn off before exiting the vehicle. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the glow plug indicator light to turn off . 6. Release the key when the engine starts. 7. Braking 1. Tip: When the throttle pedal is in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. Tip: If the throttle pedal and brake pedal are applied simultaneously, engine power may be limited. 3. Release the throttle pedal completely and brake to idle...
Owners Manual
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... vehicle's transmission in neutral. Attach a trailer to any other location or you may cause loss of the vehicle. 7. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on a trailer or flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Towing a RANGER Towing this vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in low gear and have ADC activated (if equipped). 3. See the towing capacity chart below and the specifications...
... vehicle's transmission in neutral. Attach a trailer to any other location or you may cause loss of the vehicle. 7. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on a trailer or flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Towing a RANGER Towing this vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in low gear and have ADC activated (if equipped). 3. See the towing capacity chart below and the specifications...
Owners Manual
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... any time the rear wheels lose traction. Always switch to AWD. Stop completely. 4. See page 31. AWD Differential Lock Differential Unlock Tip: The AWD switch may remain in AWD. If the front gearcase remains locked after turning the AWD switch off while the front hubs are spinning, release the throttle before getting into low gear and drive forward. 5. In some situations, the front gearcase may notice increased steering effort and some vehicle speed...
... any time the rear wheels lose traction. Always switch to AWD. Stop completely. 4. See page 31. AWD Differential Lock Differential Unlock Tip: The AWD switch may remain in AWD. If the front gearcase remains locked after turning the AWD switch off while the front hubs are spinning, release the throttle before getting into low gear and drive forward. 5. In some situations, the front gearcase may notice increased steering effort and some vehicle speed...
Owners Manual
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... the winch cable during winch operation. K. Never attempt to winch another stuck vehicle by a winch cable failure, always place a "damper" on the stuck vehicle. Vehicle damage may be necessary to stop winching so that is stuck. Instead, attach the winch to a suspension component, brush guard, bumper or cargo rack. Let the winching vehicle's engine run down the battery on the winch.
... the winch cable during winch operation. K. Never attempt to winch another stuck vehicle by a winch cable failure, always place a "damper" on the stuck vehicle. Vehicle damage may be necessary to stop winching so that is stuck. Instead, attach the winch to a suspension component, brush guard, bumper or cargo rack. Let the winching vehicle's engine run down the battery on the winch.
Owners Manual
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... services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake pedal travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners Engine oil level Air filter PVT Intake Screens Coolant Ź Power steering unit (if equipped) Headlamp/tail lamp Ź Brake pad wear D Battery Ź Air filter Ź Front gearcase oil Ź Transmission oil Ź Engine oil change (break-in oil...
... services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake pedal travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners Engine oil level Air filter PVT Intake Screens Coolant Ź Power steering unit (if equipped) Headlamp/tail lamp Ź Brake pad wear D Battery Ź Air filter Ź Front gearcase oil Ź Transmission oil Ź Engine oil change (break-in oil...
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... grease to connectors subjected to pressurize fuel pump; check tension Ź Radiator (if applicable) Ź Cooling Hoses (if applicable) Ź Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/pipe Drive shafts Ź Wiring 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M D Clutches (drive and driven) Ź D Front wheel bearings Fuel filter/water separator D Alternator belt D Brake fluid Suspension bushings Spark arrester D Alternator belt D Timing belt Ź Coolant D Valve clearance D Toe adjustment D Auxiliary brake (if equipped) Ź Headlight aim 100 H 100 H 150 H 250...
... grease to connectors subjected to pressurize fuel pump; check tension Ź Radiator (if applicable) Ź Cooling Hoses (if applicable) Ź Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/pipe Drive shafts Ź Wiring 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M D Clutches (drive and driven) Ź D Front wheel bearings Fuel filter/water separator D Alternator belt D Brake fluid Suspension bushings Spark arrester D Alternator belt D Timing belt Ź Coolant D Valve clearance D Toe adjustment D Auxiliary brake (if equipped) Ź Headlight aim 100 H 100 H 150 H 250...
Owners Manual
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... placing a suitable stand under the frame. Remove the wheel. WARNING! Always ensure that have a cotter pin installed. Do not service axle nuts that all nuts are torqued to allow proper cooling. Carefully lower the vehicle to specification. Torque the wheel nuts to the ground. 5. See page 89. Power Steering Unit If your model is toward the outside and rotation arrows on a level surface...
... placing a suitable stand under the frame. Remove the wheel. WARNING! Always ensure that have a cotter pin installed. Do not service axle nuts that all nuts are torqued to allow proper cooling. Carefully lower the vehicle to specification. Torque the wheel nuts to the ground. 5. See page 89. Power Steering Unit If your model is toward the outside and rotation arrows on a level surface...
Owners Manual
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... servicing a halogen lamp, don't touch the lamp with bare fingers. Turn the ignition switch to cool before each ride. 1. The brake light should come on the lamp locates properly in low light conditions until the headlight is depressed, the brake light comes on the wiring. 2. MAINTENANCE Lights Poor lighting can cause burns to remove it. 3. Headlight Lamp Replacement Access a headlamp wiring harness through the front wheel well. CAUTION! Always make sure lights...
... servicing a halogen lamp, don't touch the lamp with bare fingers. Turn the ignition switch to cool before each ride. 1. The brake light should come on the lamp locates properly in low light conditions until the headlight is depressed, the brake light comes on the wiring. 2. MAINTENANCE Lights Poor lighting can cause burns to remove it. 3. Headlight Lamp Replacement Access a headlamp wiring harness through the front wheel well. CAUTION! Always make sure lights...
Owners Manual
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... 30A Brake Lights Fuel Pump Drive System Accessories, 12V Power Receptacle Engine Control Module Lights Power Steering (if equipped) Feature Supported Power Steering Fuse (if equipped) 93 MAINTENANCE Fuses If the engine stops or will not start, or if you suspect that may not be working properly, please see your POLARIS dealer. Raise the passenger seat to access the fuses. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box. The power steering fuse (if equipped) is located on the power steering wiring harness near the fuse box...
... 30A Brake Lights Fuel Pump Drive System Accessories, 12V Power Receptacle Engine Control Module Lights Power Steering (if equipped) Feature Supported Power Steering Fuse (if equipped) 93 MAINTENANCE Fuses If the engine stops or will not start, or if you suspect that may not be working properly, please see your POLARIS dealer. Raise the passenger seat to access the fuses. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box. The power steering fuse (if equipped) is located on the power steering wiring harness near the fuse box...
Owners Manual
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... Box Load* Overall Length Overall Width (box) Overall Width (tires) Overall Height Wheelbase Cargo Box Dimensions (Inside) Ground Clearance Min. Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Max. SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Diesel Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Test GVW - Turning Radius Engine Displacement Bore x Stroke Alternator Output Compression Ratio Starting System Fuel System Front Suspension Rear Suspension Lubrication System 1500 lbs. (681 kg) (including operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) 1430 lbs...
... Box Load* Overall Length Overall Width (box) Overall Width (tires) Overall Height Wheelbase Cargo Box Dimensions (Inside) Ground Clearance Min. Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Max. SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Diesel Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Test GVW - Turning Radius Engine Displacement Bore x Stroke Alternator Output Compression Ratio Starting System Fuel System Front Suspension Rear Suspension Lubrication System 1500 lbs. (681 kg) (including operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) 1430 lbs...
Owners Manual
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Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Max. Turning Radius Engine Displacement Bore x Stroke Alternator Output Compression Ratio Starting System Fuel System Front Suspension Rear Suspension Lubrication System 1750 lbs. (795 kg) (including operator, passengers, cargo, accessories) 1690 lbs. (767 kg) 3700 lbs. (1678 kg) per OSHA 29 CFR 1928.53 10 gal. (37.8 l) 2.5 qts. (2.4 l) 6.36 qts. (6.01 l) 2000 lbs. (907 kg) ...
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Towing Capacity Hitch Tongue Capacity Max. Turning Radius Engine Displacement Bore x Stroke Alternator Output Compression Ratio Starting System Fuel System Front Suspension Rear Suspension Lubrication System 1750 lbs. (795 kg) (including operator, passengers, cargo, accessories) 1690 lbs. (767 kg) 3700 lbs. (1678 kg) per OSHA 29 CFR 1928.53 10 gal. (37.8 l) 2.5 qts. (2.4 l) 6.36 qts. (6.01 l) 2000 lbs. (907 kg) ...
Owners Manual
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... 110 WARRANTY How To Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service, you use any warranty issues. When requesting warranty service you must nonetheless register your product under your name and address with your new country. You must present your copy of any kind, other rights which the product was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must be covered by an authorized POLARIS dealer...
... 110 WARRANTY How To Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service, you use any warranty issues. When requesting warranty service you must nonetheless register your product under your name and address with your new country. You must present your copy of any kind, other rights which the product was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must be covered by an authorized POLARIS dealer...
Owners Manual
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... Brake Inspection ...87 Brake Light Inspection ...91 Brake Pedal ...24 Brakes ...86-87 Braking ...43 Break-In Period...35 E Electromagnetic Interference ...64 Electronic Power Steering ...24 Emission Control, Noise...64 Engaging AWD ...54 Engine Break-In ...35 Engine Hours ...32 Engine Oil...68-71 Engine Starting ...43 Engine Stopping ...43 Engine Temperature ...33 EPS ...24 Equipment Modifications ...15 Exhaust System Warning ...82 Eye Protection...9 F Fan, Cooling ...74 Filter Cleaning, Air ...81 Filter Systems ...81 Filter, Air ...81 Filter, Fuel...84 Fluid Change Engine Oil...
... Brake Inspection ...87 Brake Light Inspection ...91 Brake Pedal ...24 Brakes ...86-87 Braking ...43 Break-In Period...35 E Electromagnetic Interference ...64 Electronic Power Steering ...24 Emission Control, Noise...64 Engaging AWD ...54 Engine Break-In ...35 Engine Hours ...32 Engine Oil...68-71 Engine Starting ...43 Engine Stopping ...43 Engine Temperature ...33 EPS ...24 Equipment Modifications ...15 Exhaust System Warning ...82 Eye Protection...9 F Fan, Cooling ...74 Filter Cleaning, Air ...81 Filter Systems ...81 Filter, Air ...81 Filter, Fuel...84 Fluid Change Engine Oil...
Owners Manual
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... Safety ...13-20 Outlets, Auxiliary ...22 G Gear Selector ...22 Gearcase Specification Chart...72 Gearcase, Front ...73 Gearcases ...72-73 Gears, Shifting ...22 Gloves ...9 H Hauling Cargo ...51 Headlight Beam Adjustment ...92 Headlight Lamp Replacement ...91 Helmet ...8 Hitch ...27 Hitch Weight ...52 Hood Latches ...26 P Parking on an Incline...50 Parking the Vehicle ...50 Part Numbers ...104 Periodic Maintenance Chart ...65-67 Plug, Accessory ...22 Plugs, Spark ...74 Polaris Products ...104 Polishing the Vehicle...97 Power Steering...
... Safety ...13-20 Outlets, Auxiliary ...22 G Gear Selector ...22 Gearcase Specification Chart...72 Gearcase, Front ...73 Gearcases ...72-73 Gears, Shifting ...22 Gloves ...9 H Hauling Cargo ...51 Headlight Beam Adjustment ...92 Headlight Lamp Replacement ...91 Helmet ...8 Hitch ...27 Hitch Weight ...52 Hood Latches ...26 P Parking on an Incline...50 Parking the Vehicle ...50 Part Numbers ...104 Periodic Maintenance Chart ...65-67 Plug, Accessory ...22 Plugs, Spark ...74 Polaris Products ...104 Polishing the Vehicle...97 Power Steering...
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......88 Signal Words...4 Spark Arrester Warning ...82 Spark Plugs ...74 Specifications ...100-103 Specifications, Gearcase ...72 Speed, Towing ...52 Speedometer ...30-34 Spring, Shock, Adjustment ...88 Starting the Engine ...43 Steering Wheel Inspection ...87 Steering Wheel, Adjustment ...24 Stopping the Engine ...43 Storage ...96-98 Storage Area ...98 Storage Compartment, Under-Seat ...25 Storage, Battery ...94 Storage, Covers ...98 Storage, Fluid Levels ...98 Storage, Oil and Filter...97 Storage, Removal ...99 Suspension Adjustment, Rear ...88 Switches AWD Switch ...23 Differential Lock Switch...
......88 Signal Words...4 Spark Arrester Warning ...82 Spark Plugs ...74 Specifications ...100-103 Specifications, Gearcase ...72 Speed, Towing ...52 Speedometer ...30-34 Spring, Shock, Adjustment ...88 Starting the Engine ...43 Steering Wheel Inspection ...87 Steering Wheel, Adjustment ...24 Stopping the Engine ...43 Storage ...96-98 Storage Area ...98 Storage Compartment, Under-Seat ...25 Storage, Battery ...94 Storage, Covers ...98 Storage, Fluid Levels ...98 Storage, Oil and Filter...97 Storage, Removal ...99 Suspension Adjustment, Rear ...88 Switches AWD Switch ...23 Differential Lock Switch...