Owner's Manual - Polaris

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MAINTENANCETransporting the ATV1. Stop the engine.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Lock the parking brake.4. Secure the fuel cap, oil cap and seat.5. Always tie the frame of the ATV to the transporting unit securelywith suitable straps or rope. Do not attach tie straps to the front A-arm bolt pockets, racks or handlebars.6. Remove the key to prevent loss during transporting.AccessoriesAuxiliary power outlets provide 12-volt power for operating accessories.Accessory outlets are available for all models. POLARIS also has awide range of additional accessories available for your ATV. Alwaysinstall accessories that are approved for ATV use. Please see yourPOLARIS dealer.120
Drive Belt Wear/BurnPossible CauseDriving onto a pickup ortall trailer in high rangeStarting out going up asteep inclineDriving at low RPM orground speed (3-7 MPH)Insufficient warm-up atlow ambient temperaturesSlow/easy clutch engagementTowing/pushing at lowRPM/low ground speedUtility use/plowingStuck in mud or snowClimbing over largeobjects from a stoppedpositionBelt slippage from wateror snow ingestion into thePVT systemClutch malfunctionPoor engine performanceTROUBLESHOOTINGSolutionUse low range during loading.Use low range or turn around using the K-turn (see page64).Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently.See page 108.Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmissionin neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle inshort bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexibleand prevent belt burning.Use the throttle quickly and effectively.Use low range only.Use low range only.Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use fast,aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss ofcontrol and vehicle overturn.Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use fast,brief, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss ofcontrol and vehicle overturn.Dry out the PVT. See page 108. Inspect clutch seals fordamage if repeated leaking occurs.See your POLARIS dealer.Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank orfuel lines. See your dealer.Slippage from failure to Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph forwarm up beltone mile (5 miles or more when temperature is belowfreezing).Wrong or missing belt Install the recommended belt.Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page 53.121
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POLARIS, THE WAY OUT and SPORTSMAN
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INTRODUCTIONThe following signal wo
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INTRODUCTIONVehicle Identification
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SAFETYSafe Riding GearAlways wear a
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SAFETYSafety WarningsWARNINGFailure
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SAFETYSafety WarningsCarrying a Pas
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SAFETYSafety Labels and Locations
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FEATURES AND CONTROLSThrottle Lever
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FEATURES AND CONTROLSAuxiliary Foot
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FEATURES AND CONTROLSFront Rack/Com
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OPERATIONPre-Ride ChecklistFailure
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OPERATIONKnow Your Riding Area/Trea
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OPERATIONDriving Procedures1. Wear
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OPERATIONDriving on Slippery Surfac
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OPERATIONDriving on a Sidehill (Sid
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OPERATIONTurning Around on a Hill (
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OPERATIONDriving Over ObstaclesFoll
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OPERATIONHauling CargoWARNINGOverlo
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Page 80 and 81: MAINTENANCELubrication GuideCheck a
Page 82 and 83: MAINTENANCEEngine OilOil and Filter
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Page 88 and 89: MAINTENANCERear Gearcase OilSee the
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Page 92 and 93: MAINTENANCECooling SystemRadiator C
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Page 96 and 97: MAINTENANCETiresWARNINGOperating yo
Page 98 and 99: MAINTENANCETiresWheel Installation1
Page 100 and 101: MAINTENANCEFuse ReplacementIf the e
Page 102 and 103: MAINTENANCELightsHigh Beam Adjustme
Page 104 and 105: MAINTENANCELightsHeadlight Housing
Page 106 and 107: MAINTENANCESpark PlugsSpark Plug Re
Page 108 and 109: MAINTENANCEVehicle ImmersionIf your
Page 110 and 111: MAINTENANCEPVT SystemWARNINGFailure
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Page 114 and 115: MAINTENANCEThrottle Body/Idle RPMId
Page 116 and 117: MAINTENANCEBatteryWARNINGImproperly
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Page 120 and 121: MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageWash
Page 122 and 123: MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageStor
Page 126 and 127: TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Doesn't Turn
Page 128 and 129: TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Stops or Lose
Page 130 and 131: SPECIFICATIONSMaximum Weight Capaci
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Page 134 and 135: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPolaris In
Page 136 and 137: WARRANTYWARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLU
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Page 142 and 143: WARRANTYU.S.A. EPA Emissions Limite
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