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Owners Manual - Page 3
... • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) • Quadricycles/Tractors • RANGER utility vehicles • Victory motorcycles 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. WELCOME
Thank you for all of your service needs during (and after) the warranty period.
Owners Manual - Page 9
... in your area. Read and understand your owner's manual, which includes valuable information about all laws and regulations concerning the operation of this information on the vehicle.
7 Use only Polaris-approved accessories. As the operator of your vehicle, including safe operating procedures.
Know all aspects of the vehicle, you purchased a used Polaris Tractor from a party...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...result if you do not follow the instructions and procedures listed here and throughout this vehicle. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Never allow anyone under 16 ...and understand all warnings, cautions and operating procedures in this manual and all product labels, and have read and understand this manual and on the safety labels before operating the Tractor. Take...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... the instructions in reverse. Always use of tires specified for carrying cargo or towing.
Reduce speed and follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving in this manual for your vehicle. See page 56.
Never modify a Tractor through improper installation or use the size and type of accessories. Cargo must be properly distributed and...
Owners Manual - Page 20
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Rack Warning "No Passenger" Warning Tire Pressure/ Load Alert
Tire Pressure/Load Alert
TIRE PRESSURE IN PSI (kPa): FRONT 5 (34.5) REAR 5 (34.5) MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY 420 LBS. (191 kg) INCLUDES WEIGHT OF OPERATOR, CARGO AND ACCESSORIES. Read Owner's Manual for more detailed loading information.
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Reverse Override Alert/4X4 (AWD) Switch
WARNING Pushing reverse override button may...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... sticks during operation. Contact your dealer for proper operation before driving the Tractor. Press the throttle lever to reduce engine speed and vehicle movement.
Check occasionally during operation. Check the lever for repair if throttle problems arise.
Do not start or operate a Tractor with other throttle mechanisms.
23 Electronic Throttle Control
The Electronic Throttle...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... front and rear brakes.
Release the brake lever. 3. Operating the vehicle while the parking brake is located on this owner's manual and understand the operation of control. Foot Brake
The all brake systems...wheels begin to skid or slide while using the brake, reduce lever pressure. Place the transmission in loss of all -wheel foot brake is engaged could result in an accident and ...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...key. 3.
Always remove the front hitch before starting the engine.
1. Use the rear hitch for any other purpose. Rear Hitch Specifications
Material Fasteners Weld Length and Positions Maximum Vertical Load Maximum Towable... be locked in forward gear. Do not use or theft of the vehicle.
Rear Hitch
Hitch specifications may also be replaced if the keys are locked in a safe place...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK. The transmission is moving can cause transmission damage. Make sure the hitch assembly is secure at that the wire lock is located Gear Fuel Tank Selector on the right side of the vehicle.
NOTICE: Shifting gears with a minimum pump octane of both the...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... allows engine braking to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. Always move the 4X4 switch to all four of the following conditions occur: • The 4X4 switch must be in the ADC 4X4 position • Vehicle speed must be 24 km/h or less • The throttle must be closed (throttle lever released) • The transmission must...
Owners Manual - Page 35
...Modes Use the MODE button to 0. Hour Meter Mode This mode logs the total hours the engine has been in a 12-hour format. Press and hold the mode button (override button) ...point. The transmission cannot be normal because of changes in reverse when using this feature. Trip Meter Mode The trip meter records the miles or kilometers traveled by the Tractor. Tachometer Mode The engine RPM is ...
Owners Manual - Page 45
A rising oil level could indicate condensation in cold weather. See your Polaris dealer for engine heater kits, which provide quicker warm-ups and easier starting in the bottom of the oil tank, which reduces condensation. If the vehicle is used year-round, check the oil level frequently.
Any condensation must be drained. Cold Weather...
Owners Manual - Page 53
... steeper than 25°.
OPERATION
Lock the hydraulic parking brake. With the transmission still in this manual for braking if you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Release...until the vehicle is on a Hill (K-Turn)
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Always follow the procedures outlined in forward, start the engine. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for climbing...
Owners Manual - Page 55
... can result if the machine is not thoroughly inspected.
Take the vehicle to a dealer before starting it, follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving through deep or fast-flowing water. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer before starting the engine.
53 Always follow the steps described on page 98. Never drive through...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... level daily, add as need ed. apply dielectric grease if replacing lamps
62 Maintenance Chart Key
X Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to serious injury or death. Item
Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake lever Foot brake Brake system Passenger seat lock-out Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners...
Owners Manual - Page 66
...Inspect; clean; replace as needed Inspect for vehicles subjected to water, mud, etc. E Emission-Related Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these procedures more often under severe use . clean external surfaces Inspect for leaks at tank cap, lines, filter, pump; replace as needed
Remarks
X Radiator X Cooling hoses X Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/ pipe E
Q Spark plug...
Owners Manual - Page 70
... oil tank. 7. Stop the engine.
5. Allow it to contact skin.
9. Remove the drain plug. 8. MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
1. Start the engine. Place the transmission in serious burns. Drain Plug
Screen Fitting
New Sealing Washer
Hot oil may result in PARK. 3. Clean the drain plug. Torque to specification. Reinstall the drain plug with...
Owners Manual - Page 114
...repairs and clean the vehicle as recommended. Drain the sediment tube.
112 See page 109. Oil and Filter Change the oil and filter. Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems, stabilizes fuel ... film created by fogging and damage could occur.
Stabilize the Fuel 1. Allow the engine to disperse through the entire fuel delivery system. Inspect and clean (or replace) the pre-...
Owners Manual - Page 118
SPECIFICATIONS
Sportsman 500 EFI Tractor
Maximum Weight Capacity 420 lbs. (191 kg) (includes operator, cargo, accessories, tongue weight)...Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml) Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml) Engine EH50PLE Displacement 498 cc Bore x Stroke 92mm x 75mm Alternator Output 350 w Compression Ratio 10.2:1 Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Ignition System Electronic Ignition Ignition ...
Owners Manual - Page 130
...4X4 System ...28-29
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Cold Weather Operation ...43 Coolant Bottle ...78 Coolant, Radiator...79 Cooling System ...78-79 Corrosion Removal, Chrome...111
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Accessories... Control ...23 Engaging 4X4 ...29 Engaging Active Descent Control ...30 Engine Break-In...40 Engine Fogging ...113 Engine Oil ...66-71 Equipment...Engine Oil ...Front Gearcase...Transmission ...76-77 80-82 74-75 66-71 74-75 72-73
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