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CONTENTSUNDERSTANDING WARNINGS 1-2...SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS 3-13...DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTIO N 14...

Page 3 - The engine exhaust from this

90MAINTENANCEThe following items should be c hecked occasionally for tightness; or if they havebeen loosened for maintenance service.Axle and Wheel Nu

Page 4 - FOREWORD

91MAINTENANCERear Spring AdjustmentThe rear shock absorber spring is adjusted by rotating the adjuster in the directionrequired to increase or decreas

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92MAINTENANCEOptional Suspension SpringsAlthough your Polaris ATV suspension has the capability of providing you with thebest ride possible, the follo

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93MAINTENANCESOFT FIRMXpress 300-RearCompressionSpring7041518-067OPTION 175 lb/in7041204-157STANDARD 190 lb/in7041303-067OPTION 250 lb/inXpress 300 -F

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94MAINTENANCESide Panel Removal (Gen IV Models)Side panel removal may be difficult until the locking tabs and receivers have beensnapped and unsnapped

Page 8 - Your Owners Program

95MAINTENANCEAir CleanerTrail Boss, Xpress 300,Xplorer 300, Xplorer 400Dual Stage Air CleanerThe Polaris ATV is equipped with adual stage engine air f

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96MAINTENANCEAir CleanerTrail Blazer, Trail Boss, Xpress 300,Xplorer 300, Xplorer 400Secondary (Main) FilterInspect the secondary filter weekly or aft

Page 10 - CONTENTS

97MAINTENANCEAir Filter ServiceMagnum 2 x 4, Magnum 4 x 4It is recommended that the air filterbe inspected weekly and replaced ifdirty. When riding in

Page 11 - UNDERSTANDING WARNINGS

98MAINTENANCEPrimary Pre-Filter ServiceMagnum 2x4 and 4x4The pre filter should be cleaned before each ride, using the following procedure.1. Remove pr

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99MAINTENANCEAir Filter ServiceSport, Scramble r 4001. Release s eat latch and lift up onthe rear of the s eat.2. Pull the seat back and free thetab f

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1UNDERSTANDING WARNINGSATTENTION:This is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY; not a toy. Operation is prohibited for any-one under 18 years of age. READ AND UNDERST

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100MAINTENANCEAir Filter ServiceTrail Blazer1. Release seat latch and lift up onthe rear of the s eat.2. Pull the seat back and free ofthe tabs.3. Rem

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101MAINTENANCEAir Filter ServiceScrambler 5001. Remove seat.2. Release c lips and remove cov-er.3. Loosen clamp and remove filter4. Remove fabric type

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102MAINTENANCECAUTION: Operation of your ATV without a breather filter can cause engine dam-age.Breather Filter and HosesScrambler 500WARNING: Do not

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103MAINTENANCEBreather Filter and HoseSportsman 500, Xplorer 5001. Remove seat and airbox lid.2. Locate foam breather filterwhich is in the front left

Page 18 - (Found on models with racks)

104MAINTENANCESteering InspectionThe steering assembly of the machine should be checked periodically for loosenuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts

Page 19 - LOAD DISTRIBUTION WARNINGS

105MAINTENANCEFront BrakeThe front brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes which are activated by the brakelever being moved toward the handlebar. These

Page 20 - RACK LOAD WARNINGS

106MAINTENANCERear and Auxiliary Mechanical BrakeRear BrakeThe rear brake is a hydraulic disctype brake which is activated by thesame lever which acti

Page 21 - ATTENTION

107MAINTENANCEAuxiliary Brake Adjustment (Cont.)Polaris ATVs have two different types of auxiliary brake adjustment. Consult yourowner’s manual supple

Page 22 - INJURY OR DEATH

108MAINTENANCEOil Pump Adjustment Procedure400 Engines1. Before adjusting the oil pump, checkengine idle RPM and carburetor ad-justments which are fou

Page 23 - Factory setting:

109MAINTENANCEOil Pump Adjustment Procedure250 and 300 Engines1. Before adjusting the oil pump,check engine idle RPM and car-buretor adjustments which

Page 24 - DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

2UNDERSTANDING WARNINGSSAFETY ALERTThe following precautionary signal words are used throughout this manual to con-vey the following messages:This is

Page 25 - OPERATION WARNINGS

110MAINTENANCEOil Pump Bleeding Procedure1. Fill the oil reservoir with Polaris injector oil.2. Loosening the bleeder screw is only necessary when the

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111MAINTENANCEEngine Choke Adjustment2 Cycle EnginesWith the dash mounted choke control toggle flipped to full off position, the c hokeplunger must be

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112MAINTENANCECarburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment2 Cycle EnginesIf the engine idle speed is not satisfactory, and all other conditions are favorable

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113MAINTENANCECarburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment4 -cycle EnginesIf the engine idle speed is not satis-factory, and all other conditions arefavorabl

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114MAINTENANCESpark PlugsCheck your owner’s manual supplement for recommended spark plug and gap.The s park plug and its condition is indicative of en

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115MAINTENANCETransmission LubricationTransmission DipstickThe transmission dipstick is located on the right side of the machine.The transmission lubr

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116MAINTENANCEFront Gearcase LubricationSport 500, Xplorer 500, Scrambler 400Fill plugFront Gearcase LubricationThe front gearcase fill plug is locate

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117MAINTENANCECounter Balance Lubrication400 EnginesThe counter balance oil should bechecked semi-annually and oilshould be added or changed asnecessa

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118MAINTENANCEWheel Removal Front or RearWheel Removal Procedure1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the parking brake.2. Loose

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119MAINTENANCETire InspectionCAUTION: Maintain proper tire pressure according to charts below. Impropertireinflation may affect ATV maneuverability.Wh

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3SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSNOTE:Warning decals have been placed on the vehicle for your protection. Read andfollow the instructions on each d

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120MAINTENANCEDrive Chain Inspection and AdjustmentPolaris ATV drive chains are equipped with O-ring sealed permanently greasedpins and rollers. Howev

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121MAINTENANCEAdjustment Procedure (cont.)5. Tighten eccentric clamp bolts to 45 ft. lbs. (6.21 k g/m). Check chain tension.Gen II a nd III Models1. R

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122MAINTENANCERear Drive Chain Slack AdjustmentCAUTION: Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain toolooseortoo tightas severe dam

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123MAINTENANCEHeadlight Lamp ReplacementWARNING: Due to the nature of ATVs and where they are ridden, headlightand taillight lenses become dirty. Freq

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124MAINTENANCEHeadlight Lamp ReplacementTrail Blazer, SportWARNING: Due to the nature of ATVs and where they are ridden, headlightand taillight lenses

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125MAINTENANCEHeadlight Lamp ReplacementMagnum 2x4, Magnum 4x4, Trail Boss1. Remove the seat.2. Remove the plastic panel surround-ing the upper portio

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126MAINTENANCEHeadlight Adjustment10. Carefully unplug the socket from the lamp. Remove the panel and set itaside.11. Replace the oil reservoir cap.12

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127MAINTENANCEHeadlight Lamp ReplacementXplorer 400, Xplorer 500, Sportsman 5001. Remove Phillips screws from bottom of headlight pod at each front co

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128MAINTENANCEHeadlight Housing Replacement1. Remove Phillips screws from bottom of headlight pod at each front corner.NOTE: To aid in accessing these

Page 45 - CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS

129MAINTENANCETaillight/Brakelight LampReplacementIf the taillight/brakelight does not work thelamp may need to be replaced.1. From the rear of the ta

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4SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS1

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130MAINTENANCECleaning Your ATVKeeping your ATV clean will not only improve its appearancebut itcan also extendthe life of various components. With a

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131MAINTENANCEStorage (Cont.)7. Drain the recoil housing.8. Block the ATV so alltires aresus-pended off the ground.9. Add Polaris Premium StorageStabi

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132TROUBLESHOOTINGProceduresThe followinginformationisprovided to helpyou identify probablecauses forques-tions you may have about the operation of yo

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133PAINT CODESModel Item Color Raw MaterialNo.PPG DitzlerNo.Springs Fire Red 8520149 70601998TrailBossRims Bright White 8520153 2185TrailBossRack Fire

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134PAINT CODESModel Item Color Raw MaterialNo.PPG DitzlerNo.Springs Fire Red 8520149 720601998Xplorer 300Rims BrushedAluminumN/A N/A1998Springs Burnis

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135ACCESSORIESTrailBlazerTrail Boss Sport Xpress30014 Gallon Sprayer N/A 2871087 N/A 2871087Boom Mounting Kit N/A 2871340 N/A 287134042″ Spray Boom N/

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136ACCESSORIESMagnum2x4Scrambler400Scrambler500Xplorer300Xplorer400Xplorer5002871087 N/A N/A 2871087 2871087 28710872871340 N/A N/A 2871340 2871340 28

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137ACCESSORIESTrailBlazerTrail Boss Sport Xpress300Gun Scabbard N/A 2870854 N/A 2870854CV Protector N/A N/A N/A N/ARack Bag, Large, Black N/A N/A N/A

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138ACCESSORIESMagnum2x4Scrambler400Scrambler500Xplorer300Xplorer400Xplorer5002870854 N/A N/A 2870854 2870854 N/AN/A 2871234 2871234 2871234 2871234 ST

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139ACCESSORIESTrailBlazerTrail Boss Sport Xpress300Rear Rack Kit 2871357 STD 2871357 STDFront Rack Extender 3.5″ N/A 2871502 N/A 2871499Front Rack Ext

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5SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS2

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140ACCESSORIESMagnum2x4Scrambler400Scrambler500Xplorer300Xplorer400Xplorer500STD 2871357 2871357 STD STD STD2871502 N/A N/A 2871499 2871499 2871499287

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141ACCESSORIESMagnum4x4Sportsman50014 Gallon Sprayer 2871087 2871087Boom Mounting Kit 2871340 287134042″ Spray Boom 2871088 2871088123″ Spray Boom 287

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142ACCESSORIESMagnum4x4Sportsman500Rear Rack Kit STD STDFront Rack Extender(3.5″)2871502 2871499Gun Scabbard 2870854 2870854CV Protector 2871234 STDRa

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143ACCESSORIESMagnum4x4Sportsman500Accessory Winch Kit 2871461 2871461Front Rack Kit STD STDFront Rack Extender 8″ 2870931 2871318Rear Rack Extender 3

Page 62 - Premium 2-Cycle Oil

144WARRANTYLIMITED W ARRANTYPolaris Industries Inc., 1225 Highway 169 North, Minneapolis, Minnesota55441--5078,gives a SIXMONTH LIMITED WARRANTYon all

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145WARRANTYThis warranty does not cover the use of unauthorized lubricants, chemicals, orfuels that are not compatible with the ATV. The exclusive rem

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INDEX146Engine Cooling System 45-47...Accessories 135-143...Air Box Drain 98...Air Cleaner 95-101...

Page 65 - STARTING THE ENGINE

INDEX147Throttle Lever 38...Tire Inspection 1 19...Toe Alignment 104...Tool Kit 78...

Page 66 - VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD

6SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS225_WARNINGREAD AND UNDERSTAND WARNINGS AND OWNER’S MANUAL BEFOREOPERATION. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM

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7SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS456763

Page 68 - RIDING GEAR

8SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSETCThis vehicle is equipped with aPolaris Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) to reduce the risk of a stuckor “frozen

Page 69 - CARRYING LOADS

9SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSWARNINGLOAD DISTRIBUTION WARNINGSCorrect loading of this vehicle is necessary to maintain proper stability and ope

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10SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSWARNINGRACK LOAD WARNINGSCorrect loading of this vehicle is necessary to maintain proper stability and operatingc

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11SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS8ATTENTIONDOPERA TION OF THIS VEHICLE WITHOUTTHE FILTER ELEMENT WILL SEVERELYDAMAGE THE ENGINE.DCLEAN AIR FILTER

Page 73 - Making Turns

12SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS910DO NOT ATTEMPT ENGINE ORCLUTCH MODIFICATION. DOING SOCAN CAUSE IMBALANCE AND/OREXCESSIVE ENGINE RPM.EXCESSIVEE

Page 74 - Riding On Slippery Surfaces

13SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSVEHICLE LIGHTS W ILLBURN OUT IF BATTERYIS DISCONNECTEDDURING VEHICLEOPERATION.Les phares et lesampoules du véhicu

Page 75 - Traveling Uphill

14DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONInspect your ATV each time before riding to ensure it is in proper working or-der. If proper inspection is not done, severe

Page 76 - Sidehilling

15OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV without proper instruction.WHAT CANHAPPENThe risk of an accident is greatly incre

Page 77 - Traveling Downhill

16OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDCarrying a passenger on this ATV.WHAT CANHAPPENGreatly reduces your ability to balance and control this ATV

Page 78 - Turning Around On A Hill

17OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV on paved surfaces.WHAT CANHAPPENThe ATV’s tires are designed for off-road use only; not

Page 79 - Crossing Streams

18OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV on public streets, roads or highways.WHAT CANHAPPENYou can collide with another vehicle.

Page 80 - Trail Obstacles

19OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV withoutwearing an approvedhelmet, eye protectionand protective clothing.WHAT CANHAPPENOp

Page 81 - Backing Up

WARNINGThe engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm.A card containing importan

Page 82 - ParkingonanIncline

20OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV after consuming alcohol or drugs.WHAT CANHAPPENCould seriously affect your judgme

Page 83 - Battery Connections

21OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDAttempting wheelies, jumps and other stunts.WHAT CANHAPPENIncreases the chance of an accident, including an

Page 84 - Battery Installation

22OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDFailure to inspect the ATV before operating.Failure to properly maintain the ATV.WHAT CANHAPPENIncre

Page 85 - USFS Approved Spark Arrestor

23OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDFailuretouse extra carewhenoperatingthisATVon unfamiliarterrain.WHAT CANHAPPENYou can come upon hidden rock

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24OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDFailure to use extra care when operating on excessively rough, slip-pery or loose terrain.WHAT CANHAPPENCou

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25OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDTurning improperly.WHAT CANHAPPENATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn.HOW TO

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26OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDClimbing hills improperly.WHAT CANHAPPENCould cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn.HOW TO AVOID T

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27OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDGoing down a hill improperly.WHAT CANHAPPENCould cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn.HOW TO AVOI

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28OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly crossing hills or turning on hills.WHAT CANHAPPENCould cause loss of control or cause ATV to ove

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29OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDStalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a h ill.WHAT CANHAPPENCould result in

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FOREWORDCongratulations and thank you from Polaris Industries Inc. for purchasing one ofour all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s ). Built with American enginee

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30OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly operating over obstacles.WHAT CANHAPPENCould cause loss of control or a collision.

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31OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV through deep or fast flowing water.WHAT CANHAPPENTires may float, causing loss of

Page 95 - Trail Boss

32OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this ATV with impropertires, orwith improperor uneven tirepressure.WHAT CANHAPPENUse of im

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33OPERATION WARNINGSWARNINGWARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOverloading this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly.WHAT CANHAPPENCould cause changes in veh

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34VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS2Onrecoilhousing1 VIN on the lower leftside of the frame tubeImportant: Record these numbers from your ATV in the spac

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35CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Electrical Switches1. Override Switch (Reverse Speed Limiter) - This vehicle is equipped with a re-verse speed lim

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36CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSLight Switches and Indicator LightsSwitchesEach Polaris ATV has a main switch. It is located on the right hand side of th

Page 100 - MAINTENANCE

37CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSWith engine running, verify function of indicator lights each time ATV is used.W ARNINGThis ATV is not equipped with high

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38CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Throttle and ChokeThrottle LeverEngine speed and vehicle movementare controlled by pressing the throttle le-ver. T

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39CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSThrottle Control/BrakesThrottle Control Lever StopThe throttle control lever incorporatesan adjustable stop. This can be

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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERAT E. AnATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles andcars. A collision or roll

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40CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSParking Brak eSetting the Parking Brake1. Squeeze the left hand brake levertwo or three times and hold it.2. Rotate the p

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41CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSAuxiliary Mechanical BrakeYour Polaris ATV has an auxiliary mechanical brake provided as a safety feature.It is located o

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42CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSTransmission Gear Selector OperationShift patterns depend on the type of vehicleyou own. Please check your Owner’sManual

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43CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSDemand 4 Drive(Found on models with All Wheel Drive)AWD ButtonAWDButtonOut “Off”AWDButton in“On”AWD IndicatorLightExclusi

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44CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSDisengaging Wheel HubsWhen backing uphillwhile in Demand 4 Drive and then going forward downhill,oneor both hubs may rema

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45CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Cooling SystemCoolant LevelThe recovery bottle, located on theleft side of the machine, must bemaintained between

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46CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Cooling SystemRadiator Coolant Level InspectionNOTE: This procedure is only re-quired ifthe cooling system has bee

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47CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Cooling SystemTo insure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, it is recom-mended thatthesy

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48CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Fuel and Oil System12The fuel tank filler cap (1) is located directly behind the handlebar. Refer to yourowner’s M

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49CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSEngine Fuel Safety/Fuel/FilterThe Polaris ATV is equipped with a unique in-line fuel filter.This filter should be replace

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• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual.Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb

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50CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS4 Cycle Premium 4 Synthetic LubricantPolaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic engine oil has been specially formulatedforus

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51CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSOil and Filter Change (Cont.)4. Place a drain pan beneath the oil tank and remove the drain plug. CAUTION:Oil may be hot.

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52CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSPolaris 2-Cycle LubricantsPolaris has a family of premium oils available for use in all our products and highlyrecommends

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53CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSRecoil StarterRecoil StarterIf the battery is weak and cannot start the engine, use of the recoil starter locatedon the r

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54CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONSDrain the recoil housing afteroperating the ATV in verywetconditions. Thisshouldalso be done before storing the ATV. The

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55STARTING THE ENGINEProcedure for Starting a Cold Engine1. Place the transmission in neutral and push the vehicle to a level surface.2. Lock the park

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56VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD2 Cycle EnginesThe break in period for your new Polaris ATV is defined as the time it takes to usethe first tank of gasoline.

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57VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD4 Cycle EnginesThe break in period for your new Polaris ATV is defined as the first ten hours of op-eration,orthe timeittakes

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58RIDING GEARSafe Riding GearAlways wear clothing suited to the type of riding you are doing. ATV riding requiresspecial protective clothing which wil

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59CARRYING LOADSYour ATV has been designed to carry a certain amount of load. CARGO WEIGHTshould be evenly distributed (1/3 on the front and 2/3 on th

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indicates a potential hazard whichcouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.WARNINGAdditional Important Information...Due to our concern for the safety of ou

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60CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION2/3 of Load onRear Rack1/3 of Load onFront RackWARNINGCorrect loading of this vehicle is necessary to maintain proper stabi

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61DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONInspect your ATV each time before riding to ensure it is in proper working or-der. If proper inspection is not done, severe

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62RIDING1. Sit upright with both feet on the footrests and both hands on the handlebars.2. After starting the engine and allowing it to warm up, shift

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63RIDINGMaking TurnsPractice making turns at slow speeds.Polaris ATVs are equipped with a s olid rear axle which drives both rear wheelsequally at all

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64RIDINGRiding On Slippery SurfacesWhenever riding on slippery surfaces such as wet trails or loosegravel, or during cold freezing weather, special at

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65RIDINGTraveling Uphill25_ MaximumWhenever traveling uphill always travel straight uphill and:1. Avoid steep hills.2. Keep both feet on the footrests

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66RIDINGSidehillingSidehilling your ATV is one of the most dangerous types of ridingand should be avoided if possible. In the event you do enter into

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67RIDINGTraveling DownhillWhenever descending a hill, always:1. Drive directly downhill.2. Transfer y our weight to the rear of the vehicle.3. Slow do

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68RIDINGTurning Around On A Hill8’UphillIf the ATV stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the hill! Onemaneuver which can be used when it is

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69RIDINGCrossing StreamsYour Polaris ATV can operate through water up to depths reachingthe footrests. Before fording streams always:1. Determine wate

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The Polaris PreferredRegistered Owners(PRO) FamilyYour Owners ProgramAs the owner of a new Polaris vehicle, you are entitled to a FREE two- year mem-b

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70RIDINGTrail ObstaclesKeep Alert!Look ahead and learn to read the trail as you ride. Stay on the right side of the trail,ifpossible,and be constantly

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71RIDINGBacking UpBacking Up1. Whenever backing up, always avoid backing downhill.2. Back slowly.3. When in reverse, apply the brakes lightly for stop

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72RIDINGParkingonanInclineWhenever the V ehicle is Parked1. Turn the engine off.2. Place the transmission in gear.3. Set the parking brake.4. Avoidpar

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73BATTERYBatteryCAUTIONWhenever removing the battery, discon-nect the negative (black) cable first. Whenreinstalling the battery, connect the nega-tiv

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74BATTERYBattery Removal1. Disconnect hold down straps holding the electrical box and battery in positionand remove battery cover.2. Remove the batter

Page 142 - TROUBLESHOOTING

75NOISE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REGULATIONTAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED!U.S. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing

Page 143 - PAINT CODES

76MAINTENANCESpark ArrestorThe exhaust pipe must be periodically purged of accumulated carbon as follows:1. Remove the clean outplugs located on the b

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77MAINTENANCESpark Arrestor (Cont.)WARNINGDDo not perform this operation immediately after the engine has been runbecause the exhaust system becomes v

Page 145 - ACCESSORIES

78MAINTENANCETool KitsTo help you perform routine maintenance, a tool kit is provided in the storagecompartment under the seat. Items included in the

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79MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ScheduleCarefulperiodicmaintenance willhelp keep your vehiclein thesafest,mostreliablecondition. Inspection, adjustm

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80MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)Item Hours orOdometerFrequency RemarksJLFuel System 100 hours 12 months Check for leaks at tank cap,

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81MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)Item Hours orOdometerFrequency RemarksHeadlamp Ins pection Daily Daily Check operation dail y; apply

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82MAINTENANCELubrication RecommendationsItem Lube Re c . Method Frequency*1. Engine Oil(2-Cycle)PolarisInjection OilFill oil tank. See page 48. As nee

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83MAINTENANCELubrication Recommendations14. Front A ArmPivot ShaftGrease**∆ Locate fitting on pivot shaft andgrease with grease gun.Every 3months or 5

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84MAINTENANCELubrication RecommendationsOperatingRangeFull4. Transmission7. Front Prop Shaft(U-Joint)12. Axle CardanFront Drive(AWD Models)6. Rear Hal

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85MAINTENANCELubrication Recommendations4WD17. Steering Post Bushings25. Tie Rod End25. Tie Rod End13. Ball Joint14. Front A-ArmPivot ShaftLowerUpper1

Page 154 - WARRANTY

86MAINTENANCELubrication Recommendations17. Steering PostBushings13. Ball Joint14. Front A-ArmPivot ShaftLowerUpper25. Tie Rod End13. Ball Joint14. Fr

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87MAINTENANCELubrication Recommendations19. Swing Arm Bushings18. Rear Axle BearingForward16. Output shaft sup-port bearing grease fit-ting20. Center

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88MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance RecordUse the following chart to record periodic maintenance work:MaintenanceIntervalPerformedServicingDateServicing

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89MAINTENANCESteeringHandlebar AdjustmentYour ATV has handlebars which canbe adjusted for your personal fit.1. Locate handlebar bolts. On mod-els with

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