Polaris Hawkeye 2x4 User Manual

8SAFETYOperator SafetyAlways wear an approved helmet that fits properly. Wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeves and

98MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageChrome Wheel Care (if equipped)Proper maintenance will protect chrome wheels from corrosion, pre-serve wheel life and

99MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageStorage TipsClean the ExteriorMake any necessary repairs and clean the vehicle as recommended. See page 96.Stabilize

100MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageStorage TipsFluid LevelsInspect the fluid levels. Change fluids as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beg

101MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageStorage TipsInspect and LubricateInspect all cables and lubricate all areas of the vehicle as recommended in the Per

102MAINTENANCETransporting the VehicleFollow these procedures when transporting the vehicle.1. Stop the engine.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Tu

103ADJUSTMENTSSpring AdjustmentsThe front and rear shock absorber springs are adjustable. Rotate the adjuster either clockwise or counterclockwise to

104ADJUSTMENTSHandlebarsThe handlebars can be adjusted for rider preference.1. Loosen the four handlebar bolts.2. Adjust the handlebar to the desired

105ADJUSTMENTSCarburetorYour Polaris Quadricycle is calibrated at the factory for optimal perfor-mance at altitudes ranging from zero to 1800 meters a

106ADJUSTMENTSThrottle Cable FreeplayAdjust throttle cable freeplay at the handlebar.1. Locate the throttle cable adjuster at the handlebar.2. Squeeze

107POLARIS PRODUCTSPart Number DescriptionEngine Lubricant2870791 Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)2874865 Performance Synthetic 4-Stroke (PS-4) 0W-50 Oil

9SAFETYOperator SafetyAlways inspect your Quadricycle before each use to verify that it's in safe operating condition. Follow the inspection and

108TROUBLESHOOTINGDrive Belt Wear/BurnPossible Cause SolutionDriving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high rangeUse low range (if equipped).Starting o

109TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Does Not RotateEngine Rotates, Fails to StartEngine BackfiresPossible Cause SolutionLow battery voltage Recharge the battery

110TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Pings or KnocksEngine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or MisfiresPossible Cause SolutionPoor quality or low octane fuel Replace with

111TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Stops or Loses PowerEngine OverheatingPossible Cause SolutionOut of fuel Refuel, cycle key to ON position three times for 5 s

112SPECIFICATIONS* Based on EU Directive 76/432/ECHawkeye 2X4 InternationalGross Vehicle Weight 423 kgDry Weight 243 kgFuel Capacity 17 lEngine Oil Ca

113SPECIFICATIONSJetting ChartClutching ChartHawkeye 2X4 InternationalTires/Pressure, Front 22x7-12 / 34.5 KPaTires/Pressure, Rear 22x10-12 / 34.5 KPa

114SPECIFICATIONS* Based on EU Directive 76/432/ECHawkeye 4X4 InternationalGross Vehicle Weight 423 kgDry Weight 250 kgFuel Capacity 17 lEngine Oil Ca

115SPECIFICATIONSJetting ChartClutching ChartHawkeye 4X4 InternationalTires/Pressure, Front 22x7-12 / 34.5 KPaTires/Pressure, Rear 22x10-12 / 34.5 KPa

116WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTYPolaris Industries Inc., 2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN 55340, gives a TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all components of the Pola

117WARRANTYWARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS:LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESThe Polaris limited warranty excludes any failures that are not caus

10SAFETYOperator SafetyIf a Quadricycle has been involved in an accident, always have an authorized Polaris dealer inspect the entire vehicle for poss

118WARRANTYLIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FI

119MAINTENANCE LOGPresent this section of your manual to your dealer each time your vehicle is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with

120MAINTENANCE LOGDATE MILES (KM)OR HOURSTECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS

121INDEXAAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Age Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .

122INDEXIIdle RPM Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 105Immersion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-86Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .

123INDEXTTaillight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Throttle Cable Freeplay . . . . . . . . . 106Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . .

11SAFETYOperator SafetyAlways follow the procedures outlined in this manual for braking if you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Never ba

12SAFETYOperator SafetyAlways follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving in reverse. See page 31.Always use the size and type of tires

13SAFETYOperator SafetyNever operate the Quadricycle on a frozen body of water. Operating on paved surfaces may seriously affect the handling and cont

14SAFETYSafety Decals and LocationsWarning decals have been placed on the vehicle for your protection. Read and follow the instructions on each decal

15SAFETYSafety Decals and Locations“No Passenger” WarningWARNINGNEVER ride as a passenger. Passengers can cause a loss of control, resulting in SEVERE

16SAFETYSafe Riding GearAlways wear protective clothing to reduce the chance of injury.HelmetAlways wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established sa

17SAFETYSafe Riding GearEye ProtectionDo not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When-ever riding a Polaris vehicle, always wear sh

18SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving Procedures1. Sit upright. Keep your feet on the footrests. Keep both hands on the handlebars.2. Apply the brakes.3. Star

19SAFETYDriving SafelyTurning the Vehicle1. Before turning, activate a turn signal to alert others of your intentions. Activate the left signal before

20SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving on Slippery SurfacesWhenever driving on slippery or loose surfaces such as wet trails, gravel, snow or ice, follow these

21SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving Over Obstacles1. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Serious injury or death can result if your v

22SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving UphillWhenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:1. Avoid steep hills (25° maximum).2. Check the terrain carefu

23SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving UphillIf all forward speed is lost:Keep your weight uphill.If the vehicle begins rolling downhill, never apply engine po

24SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)Avoid crossing the side of a hill (sidehilling) if possible. If sidehilling is necessary, fol

25SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving DownhillWhen driving downhill, follow these precautions:1. Check the terrain carefully.2. Avoid hills with excessively s

26SAFETYDriving SafelyTurning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the hill! Use the K-turn to tur

27SAFETYDriving SafelyTurning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)8. Lock the hydraulic parking brake. 9. Remount from the uphill side. Keep your weight uphill.1

1WELCOMEThank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting line of uti

28SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving Through WaterFollow these procedures when driving through water:1. Check water depth and current before crossing.2. Avoi

29SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving Through WaterAlways follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving through water. Never drive through deep or

30SAFETYDriving SafelyParking on an InclineAvoid parking on an incline. If it's unavoidable, follow these precau-tions:1. Stop the engine.2. Plac

31SAFETYDriving SafelyDriving in ReverseFollow these precautions when operating in reverse:1. Avoid backing down-hill.2. Always check for obstacles or

32SAFETYDriving SafelyHauling CargoWARNINGOverloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss

33SAFETYDriving SafelyHauling CargoTowing LoadsTowing is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY. Operating a Quadricycle/trailer combination on public roads is prohib

34FEATURES AND CONTROLSSwitchesMode/Reverse Override SwitchPress the switch to toggle through the speedometer display modes (except in reverse). See p

35FEATURES AND CONTROLSSwitchesMain Key SwitchEnd all electrical power to the vehicle.LIGHTS ON position turns the headlights on.Start the engine. The

36FEATURES AND CONTROLSSwitchesAll Wheel Drive Switch (4x4 Models)See page 44 for all wheel drive information.Hazard Warning SwitchPush the hazard war

37FEATURES AND CONTROLSThrottle LeverPress the throttle lever to increase engine speed and vehicle movement. Release the lever to reduce engine speed

2POLARIS and POLARIS THE WAY OUT are registered trademarks of Polaris Indus-tries Inc.Copyright 2006 Polaris Sales Inc. All information contained with

38FEATURES AND CONTROLSFoot BrakeThe all-wheel foot brake is located on the right footrest. The foot brake operates both front and rear brakes. Press

39FEATURES AND CONTROLSParking BrakeLocking the Parking Brake1. Place the transmission in PARK.2. Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar.3. Push

40FEATURES AND CONTROLSSteering LockLock the steering to prevent unauthorized use or theft of the vehicle.1. Turn the handlebars to the full left posi

41FEATURES AND CONTROLSFuel Tank CapRemove the fuel tank cap to add fuel to the fuel tank. Use either leaded or unleaded gaso-line with a minimum pump

42FEATURES AND CONTROLSAutomatic Transmission Gear SelectorThe transmission gear selector is located on the right side of the vehicle. H: High GearN:

43FEATURES AND CONTROLSRecoil StarterIf the battery is too weak to start the engine, use the recoil starter. Follow the starting procedures on page 50

44FEATURES AND CONTROLSAll Wheel Drive (AWD) System (4X4 Models)The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving. AWD will not engag

45FEATURES AND CONTROLSInstrument ClusterThe instrument cluster mea-sures distance in kilometers (or miles) as well as hours of oper-ation. It also in

46FEATURES AND CONTROLSInstrument ClusterRider Information CenterThe rider information center is located in the instrument cluster. All seg-ments will

47OPERATIONFuel SafetyWARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.• Use extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.• Re

3TABLE OF CONTENTSKnow Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48OPERATIONBreak-In PeriodThe break-in period for your new Polaris Quadricycle is the first ten hours of operation, or the time it takes to use the fi

49OPERATIONPre-Ride ChecklistItem Remarks PageFoot brake Ensure proper operation 38Hand brake/lever travel Ensure proper operation 3873Brake fluid Ens

50OPERATIONStarting the Engine1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.___________________________________________

51OPERATIONStarting the Engine7. Turn the ignition key past the POSITION LIGHTS ON position to engage the starter. Activate the starter for a maximum

52EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSNoise Emission Control SystemDo not modify the engine, intake or exhaust components, as doing so may affect compliance with

53MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartMaintenance intervals in the following chart are based upon average riding conditions and average vehicle speed

54MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartMaintenance Chart KeyX Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.E Emission-rel

55MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartPerform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.X Perform these procedures more often f

56MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartItem Maintenance Interval(whichever comes first)RemarksHours Calendar Miles(Km)X General lubrication50 H 3 M 50

57MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartX Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.E Emission-Related ServiceQ Have an

4KNOW YOUR VEHICLEAs the operator of the vehicle, you are responsible for your personal safety, the safety of others, and the protection of our enviro

58MAINTENANCELubrication GuideCheck and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Ite

59MAINTENANCEEngine OilOil RecommendationsAlways check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning

60MAINTENANCEEngine OilOil Level1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for

61MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle f

62MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change11. Place towels under the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it.12.

63MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change15. Remove the dipstick.16. Add the recommended oil. See page 59.17. Reinstall the dipstick.18. Start the engine. Al

64MAINTENANCETransmission OilAlways check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on pag

65MAINTENANCETransmission OilOil Check1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Remove the fill plug. Use a 15 m

66MAINTENANCETransmission OilOil Change1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Remove the fill plug. Use a 15

67MAINTENANCEFront Gearcase (Demand Drive) FluidAlways check and change the demand drive fluid at the inter-vals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance

5SAFETYOperator SafetyThe following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these wor

68MAINTENANCEFront Gearcase (Demand Drive) FluidFluid Check1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Remove the

69MAINTENANCEFront Gearcase (Demand Drive) FluidFluid Change1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Remove the

70MAINTENANCEBrake FluidCheck brake fluid levels for both brake systems before each ride. Always maintain brake fluid at the recommended level. Do not

71MAINTENANCEBrake FluidHand BrakeThe master cylinder is located on the left handle-bar. Maintain the fluid level 6 mm below the top edge of the maste

72MAINTENANCEBrake FluidFoot BrakeThe brake fluid reservoir is located near the foot brake. Maintain the fluid level between the minimum and maximum m

73MAINTENANCEBrakesThe front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc brakes, activated by apply-ing either the hand brake or the foot brake. Both brake sys

74MAINTENANCEToe AlignmentUse the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 3-6 mm toe out.1. Pl

75MAINTENANCESteering AssemblyCheck the steering assembly of the vehicle periodically for loose nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are found, see

76MAINTENANCETiresRefer to the specifications section beginning on page 112 for recom-mended tire type, size and pressure.Tire Tread DepthAlways repla

77MAINTENANCETiresWheel Removal/Installation1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.2. Place the transmission in PARK.3. Loosen the wheel nuts slig

6SAFETYOperator SafetySafety TrainingWhen you purchased your new Quadricycle, your dealer offered a hands-on safety training course. You were also pro

78MAINTENANCEAir Filter/Breather FilterAlways clean and replace the air and breather filters at the intervals out-lined in the Periodic Maintenance Ch

79MAINTENANCELightsHeadlight Beam AdjustmentThe headlight beam can be adjusted slightly upward or downward. Use the following procedure to make the ad

80MAINTENANCELightsHeadlight/Position Light Lamp ReplacementWhen servicing a halogen lamp, do not touch the lamp with bare fingers. Oil from your skin

81MAINTENANCELightsTaillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement1. From the rear of the brake-light, remove the two screws holding the lens cover in place. Re

82MAINTENANCERecoil HousingAlways drain the recoil housing after operating the vehicle in wet conditions. Drain the housing before storing the vehicle

83MAINTENANCESpark PlugsSpark Plug RecommendationsRefer to the specifications section beginning on page 112 for the recom-mended spark plug type and g

84MAINTENANCESpark PlugsSpark Plug InspectionSpark plug condition is indicative of engine operation. Check the spark plug firing end condition after t

85MAINTENANCEVehicle ImmersionIf your vehicle has been totally submerged in water and it's impossible to have it serviced before further operatio

86MAINTENANCEVehicle Immersion6. Turn the ignition key past the POSITION LIGHTS position to engage the starter. Engage the starter for only 2-3 second

87MAINTENANCESpark ArrestorOccasionally, the spark arrestor may accumulate carbon, which can restrict the exhaust if left unattended. Purge the spark

7SAFETYOperator SafetyRead and understand all warnings, cautions and operating procedures in this manual and on the safety labels before operating the

88MAINTENANCEPVT SystemPVT DryingIf water is ingested into the PVT system, dry it before operating the vehicle.1. Move the vehicle out of the water.2.

89MAINTENANCEPVT SystemPVT Drying3. Remove the PVT drain plug. Use a 17 mm wrench, a flat screw-driver, or the spark plug wrench.4. Allow the water to

90MAINTENANCEBatteryYour vehicle may have either a sealed battery, which requires little maintenance, or a conventional battery. A sealed battery can

91MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery Removal1. Place the transmission in PARK.2. Open the front cover.3. Disconnect the battery hold-down strap.4. On conventio

92MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery Installation1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.2. Place the battery in the battery holder.3. With conventional ba

93MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery StorageWhenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, remove the battery from the vehicle, ensure

94MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery Charging (Conventional Battery)1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent damage from leak-ing or spilled electroly

95MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery Charging (Sealed Battery)For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.1. Check the battery voltage with a voltm

96MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageWashing the VehicleKeeping your Polaris vehicle clean will not only improve its appearance but it can also extend the

97MAINTENANCECleaning and StorageWashing the VehicleIf a high pressure water system is used for cleaning (not recommended), exercise extreme caution.