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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.
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 1-800342-3764 for assistance.
Owners Manual - Page 5
... of your total satisfaction. We also take great pride in our complete line of your vehicle, be performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician. Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in the world today. We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... information on your eligible family members. This training is designed to you and your vehicle are thoroughly inspected at specific intervals. If you purchased a new POLARIS ATV in your dealer or local law ... laws and regulations concerning the operation of your owner's manual. POLARIS strongly encourages you to take a training course. SAFETY
Safety Training
ATV safety training is ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... to ADC 4X4 before descending a hill. • Shift your weight rearward. • Never travel down a hill at high speed. • Avoid traveling down the hill when possible. If crossing a hillside is required when braking while traveling downhill. See page 63. • Always descend a hill with the transmission in the owner's manual. Crossing Hillsides...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards...steady speed when climbing a hill. • Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill.
If all forward speed is... and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... and depress the override button. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight Switch
2x4
Mode/Reverse Override Button
4X4 Switch
Engine Stop Switch
Main Key Switch
Mode/Reverse Override Switch This vehicle is equipped with a reverse speed limiter system. The transmission cannot be in reverse when using the override button as a MODE button when held down...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... electrical power to stop . NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is Gear located on the right side of the vehicle. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Switches
Engine Stop Switch Move the stop switch either left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK and lock the parking brake. Move the stop...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... system allows engine braking to 4X4 or ADC 4X4 while the rear wheels are at least one of the following conditions occur: • The 4X4 switch must be in the ADC 4X4 position • Vehicle speed must be 15 mph (25 km/h) or less • The throttle must be closed (throttle lever released) • The transmission must...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... transmission is in the ON position.
Do not operate the ATV if this warning appears. Serious engine ... reduce engine power. This lamp illuminates when the headlamp switch is selected, speed displays in miles per ...engine. See your authorized POLARIS dealer for service. See your dealer.
35 FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Instrument Cluster
Digital/Analog Gauge
Indicator Lamps
Lamp Indicates Vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... at idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is activated. Tip: If the fuel icon fails to displaying in the gear indicator display, when the transmission is turned off, press the MODE button. Fuel Gauge - If the engine is in the fuel sensor circuit. Clock Display - This indicator illuminates, in addition to display, an...
Owners Manual - Page 68
... the vehicle to your right until the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. 5. Restart the engine with the service brake, until it down the hill! Staying uphill of the vehicle, or on the left . 6. Use the K-turn to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. Release the parking brake and proceed slowly, controlling speed with the transmission still...
Owners Manual - Page 69
... deep or fast-flowing water. If the vehicle tips or overturns in water, or if the engine stops during or after operation in water. The following areas need special attention: engine oil, transmission oil, demand drive fluid, rear gearcase oil, ADC fluid and all grease fittings. Perform the services outlined in water, restarting can operate through...
Owners Manual - Page 77
... Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Miles (Km) Inspect; Maintenance Chart Key
X Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to conduct this maintenance will not void the emissions warranty but may result in component failure and cause an accident, which may affect emissions.) Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
Remarks
73 Always have an...
Owners Manual - Page 78
... these services.
74 E Emission-Related Service Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these procedures more often for proper sealing/air leaks Inspect; replace if necessary Inspect duct for vehicles subjected to extreme use ) X Rear gearcase oil X Transmission oil X General lubrication Shift linkage
n Steering
Remarks
Calendar Weekly 1 Month Monthly Monthly Monthly 1M
Miles (Km...
Owners Manual - Page 81
...table on a level surface. 2. Oil may cause serious engine damage. NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended... mix oil brands. Oil Level
Check the oil level when the engine is not used. Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from .... Always use 2W-50 oil. MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a...
Owners Manual - Page 122
... Rear gearcase • Transmission • Brake fluid (change every two years and any necessary repairs and then clean the vehicle as recommended in the ...Fuel 1. See page 78. Add POLARIS Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or POLARIS Fuel Stabilizer. See page 116. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
NOTICE: Starting the engine during the storage period. Never start the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 124
... the ATV
Stop the engine. Do not attach tie straps to prevent loss during transporting. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. POLARIS also has a wide range of the ATV to the transporting unit securely with suitable straps or rope. Always install accessories that are available for your POLARIS dealer.
120 Place the transmission in PARK. Accessory outlets are approved for...
Owners Manual - Page 138
... to resolve any POLARIS Servicing Dealer to repair POLARIS ATVs. Should your original selling dealer; Engine Oil
1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to perform warranty service. Mixing oil brands or using non-recommended oil may also have other warranty terms will remain in this vehicle will contact the appropriate...
Owners Manual - Page 142
.... Owners are responsible for your vehicle. This limited warranty excludes failures not caused by fire, explosions or other similar causes beyond the control of this limited warranty shall be necessary for performing the scheduled maintenance identified in material or workmanship.This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any engine that have any defective materials...
Owners Manual - Page 146
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Access, Front Compartment ...52 Accessories ...120 Active Descent Control Fluid ...82-83 Active...Warranty . . 137-138 Engaging 4X4 ...33 Engaging Active Descent Control ...33 Engine Break-In...53 Engine Fogging ...119 Engine Oil ...77-79 EPS Warning Indicator ...43 Equipment Modifications ...9 Error Codes, Engine...Engine Oil ...77-79 Rear Gearcase ...84-85 Transmission Oil ...80
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