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Owners Manual - Page 2
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800342-3764 for assistance. 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.
Owners Manual - Page 5
...your accessories and clothing delivered right to your dealership for all of your vehicle, be performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician. WELCOME
Thank you for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in your total satisfaction. For safe and enjoyable operation of your service needs during, and after, the warranty...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... safety training.
You should review this vehicle in your area. If you and your vehicle are thoroughly inspected at specific intervals. A POLARIS ATV is included in...vehicle. Call ATV Enrollment Express at 1-800-342-3764.
7 We strongly advise you and any family members who will be riding the ATV to strictly follow the recommended maintenance program outlined in your owner's manual...
Owners Manual - Page 18
...4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before descending a hill. • Shift your weight rearward. • Never travel down a hill at high speed. • Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle... as described in forward gear. Do not descend a hill with the transmission in the owner's manual. Never attempt to one side. See page 64.
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SAFETY
Safety Warnings...
Owners Manual - Page 19
... when climbing a hill. • Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. Never operate on hills... and remount, following the procedure described in the owner's manual. See page 33.
Never operate the ATV on hills ...downhill: • Keep body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... 33. WARNING! The transmission cannot be in reverse if the switch is set to low beam. Always release the throttle before pressing 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 open can cause...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... the right side of the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is moving could cause transmission damage.
The engine will shut off . Main Key Switch Use the main key switch to start the engine. See page 57 for extended periods and when operating uphill at less than seven miles per hour for starting procedures...
Owners Manual - Page 37
...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 be needed. NOTICE: Switching to ADC 4X4... Once enabled, 4X4 remains enabled until the engine RPM is turned off while the demand drive unit is shifted to all four wheels when the vehicle descends a hill...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... position. Neutral High Beam This lamp illuminates when the transmission is in neutral and the ignition key is inoperative. Check Engine This indicator appears if an EFI-related fault occurs. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Instrument Cluster
Digital/Analog Gauge
Indicator Lamps
Lamp Indicates Vehicle Speed Over Temperature Condition When standard mode is selected, speed...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... gear indicator display, when the transmission is in addition to high beam. 6. Under / Over Voltage - Do not operate the ATV if this indicator light remains on either ADC 4X4 or 4X4). 12. See your dealer for service.
43 When the last segment clears, a low fuel warning is on after starting the engine, the EPS system is...
Owners Manual - Page 68
... the uphill side of the vehicle, turn around to your right until the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. 5. While holding the service brake, release the parking brake lock and slowly allow the vehicle to roll around .
8 ft. (2.4 m)
1. Restart the engine with the service brake, until it down the hill! Always move the 4X4 switch to turn the...
Owners Manual - Page 69
...Perform the services outlined in water. Transport the vehicle to your dealer for service at the first opportunity.
4. If it's unavoidable to enter water deeper than the footrest level: • Proceed slowly. Avoid rocks and obstacles. • Balance your dealer for service...The following areas need special attention: engine oil, transmission oil, demand drive fluid, rear gearcase oil, ...
Owners Manual - Page 77
... 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. Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first) Hours Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake...
Owners Manual - Page 78
... hoses X Engine oil change X Demand drive fluid (normal 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) 500 (800) 100 (160) 200 (320) 250 (400) 250 (400) Inspect; E Emission-Related Service Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected...
Owners Manual - Page 81
...PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for the part numbers of the ATV. Never check the oil with a clean cloth. 3. Do not overfill. 6. Oil may cause serious engine ... or mix oil brands.
MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use 2W-50 oil. Always use the recommended oil. Position the vehicle on page 76 for ambient temperature...
Owners Manual - Page 122
... engine to disperse through the entire fuel delivery system.
118 See page 116. Follow the instructions on page 73. • Demand drive unit (front gearcase) • ADC fluid (ADC models) (change every two years) • Rear gearcase • Transmission • Brake fluid (change every two years and any necessary repairs and then clean the vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 124
... MAINTENANCE
Transporting the ATV
Stop the engine. Do not attach tie straps to the transporting unit securely with suitable straps or rope.
Place the transmission in PARK. Secure the fuel cap, oil cap and seat. Remove the key to prevent loss during transporting. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Accessory outlets are approved for operating accessories. Lock the parking brake. Please...
Owners Manual - Page 138
... spark arrestor in this vehicle will meet the efficiency requirements of USFS standard 5100-1c for your ATV. 2. Please work with POLARIS recommendations.
134 SPARK ARRESTOR
POLARIS warrants that you may use any POLARIS Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service. If any warranty issues. however, you use of non-recommended lubricants may cause engine damage. Damage resulting...
Owners Manual - Page 142
... reduces the effectiveness of any engine that you have been caused by a defect in material or workmanship.This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact the POLARIS Warranty Department at the exclusive option of POLARIS, repair or replacement of the vehicle's emission controls. POLARIS also...
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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