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This is an adult vehicle only
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Operation is prohibited for those under 16 years of age.
Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safet
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Vehicle Identification Numbers
10
Safety
11
Safe Riding Gear
12
Safety Warnings
14
Operating Without Instruction
14
Age Restrictions
14
Handling Gasoline
15
Exposure to Exhaust
15
Protective Apparel
16
Carrying a Passenger
16
Using Alcohol or Drugs
16
Operating at Excessive Speeds
17
Operating on Public Roads
17
Operating on Pavement
17
Physical Control of the Atv
18
Turning Improperly
18
Jumps and Stunts
18
Improper Hill Climbing
19
Descending Hills Improperly
19
Crossing Hillsides
19
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
20
Operating on Steep Hills
20
Operating on Slippery Terrain
21
Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
21
Improper Tire Maintenance
22
Skidding or Sliding
22
Operating a Damaged Atv
22
Improper Cargo Loading
23
Operating through Deep Water
23
Poor Visibility
24
Physical Skills
24
Hot Exhaust Systems
24
Unauthorized Use of the Atv
24
Features and Controls
32
Throttle Lever
34
Brake Lever
35
Parking Brake
37
Fuel Tank
37
All Wheel Drive System
43
Engaging Active Descent Control
45
Disengaging Active Descent Control
45
Instrument Cluster
46
Indicator Lamps
47
Operation
58
Safe Operation Practices
61
Trail Etiquette
62
Starting the Engine
63
Cold Weather Operation
63
Driving Procedures
64
Turning the Vehicle
65
Driving with a Passenger
66
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
68
Driving Uphill
69
Driving Downhill
71
Driving through Water
74
Driving over Obstacles
75
Driving in Reverse
76
Parking on an Incline
77
Hauling Cargo
78
Towing Loads
80
Winch Safety Precautions
81
Winch Guide
81
Winch Operation
84
Winch Cable Care
89
Winch Maintenance and Service Safety
92
Noise Emission Control System
93
Crankcase Emission Control System
93
Exhaust Emission Control System
93
Emission Control Systems
93
Periodic Maintenance Chart
94
Maintenance
94
Maintenance Chart Key
95
Lubrication Guide
98
Oil Level
99
Oil Recommendations
99
Engine Oil
99
Oil and Filter Change
100
Transmission Oil
102
Rear Gearcase Oil
105
Oil Change
105
Steering Assembly
106
Cooling System
106
Radiator Coolant
108
Hand Brake
109
Toe Alignment
110
Tire Tread Depth
113
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
113
Wheel Removal
113
Wheel Installation
114
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
114
Air Filter
115
Fuse Replacement
116
Headlight Lamp Replacement
117
High Beam Adjustment
118
Spark Plugs
122
Spark Plug Inspection
122
Vehicle Immersion
124
Spark Arrester
125
Pvt System
126
Pvt Drying
128
Battery Removal
129
Battery Installation
130
Battery Storage
130
Battery Charging
131
Rear Spring
133
Camber and Caster
133
Throttle Cable Freeplay
134
Cleaning and Storage
136
Washing the Vehicle
136
Polishing the Vehicle
137
Storage Tips
138
Transporting the Atv
140
Troubleshooting
141
Engine Overheating
144
POLARIS Products
145
Specifications
146
Limited Warranty
154
Warranty
154
Maintenance Log
162
Index
164
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Model
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Category
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Language
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