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Pantone 426 C
Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
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Pantone 426 C Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. S Do not start vehicle until all occupants are seated. S Remain seated, holding handles, while the vehicle is in motion. S Operate from driver’s side only. S Always wear your seatbelt to prevent ejection from vehicle. S The roof is not designed or intended to provide rollover protection. Vehicle rollover could cause severe injury or death. Always operate with caution. S Never operate after or while using Alcohol or Dru
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WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world- wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products. • Snowmobiles • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) ® • RANGER utility vehicles • Neighborhood vehicles (NVs) ® • Victory Motorcycles We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all utility and recre- ational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experi- ence have gone into the engineering, desi
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POLARIS, THE WAY OUT are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc. Copyright 2009 Polaris Sales Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrep- ancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publi- cation. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for refe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym- bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual. The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
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INTRODUCTION WARNING Failure to heed the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death. Your Polaris vehicle is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently than cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. • Read this owner’s manual. Understand all safe
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INTRODUCTION Vehicle Identification Numbers Record your vehicle's identification numbers and key number in the spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An ignition key can be duplicated only by ordering a Polaris key blank (using your key number) and mating it with one of your existing keys. The ignition switch must be replaced if all keys are lost. XXXX Key Number VIN Label 7176293 Stamped VIN Motor Serial Number Vehicle Model Number: ____________________________
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SAFETY Equipment Modifications Your Polaris vehicle is designed to provide safe operation when used as directed. Do not modify this vehicle in a way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle. This type of modification may negatively impact vehicle stability. Failure of critical machine components may result from operation with any modifications, especially those that increase speed or power. This vehicle may become less stable at speeds higher than those for which it is design
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle properly can result in a collision, loss of control, accident or overturn, which may result in serious injury or death. Heed all safety warnings outlined in this section of the owner’s manual. See the OPERATION section of the owner’s manual for proper operating procedures. Operating Without Instruction Operating this vehicle without proper instruction increases the risk of an accident. The operator must understand how to operate
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SAFETY Operator Safety Ventilation When Charging Batteries Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion. Volatile hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and may accumulate in pockets at the ceiling. Always ensure a minimum of 5 air changes per hour in the charging area. Failure to Inspect Before Operating Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always in
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SAFETY Operator Safety Seat Belts Riding in this vehicle without wearing a seat belt increases the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden stop. Riders must wear seat belts at all times. Seat belts reduce the severity of injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Always make sure the seat belts are secured for both the operator and passenger before riding. Poor Visibility Operating the vehicle in darkness or inclement weather could result in a collision or accide
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SAFETY Operator Safety Carrying a Passenger Never carry a passenger until you have operated this vehicle for at least two hours and have completed the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined on pages 40-41. Passengers must always be seated in a passenger seat with seat belt secured. Never drive the vehicle until all occupants are properly seated. Carrying Multiple Passengers Carrying more than one passenger can affect the operator’s ability to steer and operate the controls, which increases
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SAFETY Operator Safety Turning Improperly Turning improperly could cause loss of traction, loss of control, accident or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in the owner's manual. Avoid sharp turns. Never turn at a fast speed. Never make abrupt steering maneuvers. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Physical Control of the Vehicle Removing hands from the steering wheel or hand holds or removing feet from the floor while
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SAFETY Operator Safety Improper Hill Climbing Improper hill climbing could cause loss of control or overturn. Use extreme caution when operating on hills. Always follow proper procedures for hill climbing as described in the owner's manual. See page 45. Crossing Slopes Crossing a slope is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or overturn. Avoid crossing a slope unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a slope is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as descr
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SAFETY Operator Safety Operating on Slippery Terrain Operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain could cause loss of traction, loss of control, accident or overturn. Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. Always use extra caution on rough, slippery or loose terrain. Operating Improperly in Reverse Improperly operating in reverse could result in a collision with an obstacle or person. Always follow proper operating procedures as outlined in this manual.
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SAFETY Operator Safety Operating Over Obstacles Improperly operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or overturn. Never operate over obstacles. Skidding or Sliding Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for operating on slippery surfaces as described in the owner's manual. When operating on slippery surfaces such as ice or loose gravel, reduce speed and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding. Do not operat
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SAFETY Operator Safety Precautions During Maintenance Always follow all safety instructions in the maintenance portion of this owner’s manual, as well as the following: • Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilized before beginning any mainte- nance. • Always block the chassis securely before working under the vehicle. • Always disable the vehicle’s electrical system before performing maintenance on the vehicle. Remove the key. Turn the Master On-Off switch located in the battery component
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SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Warning labels have been placed on the vehicle for your protection. Read and follow the instructions of the labels on the vehicle carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual differ from the labels on your vehicle, always read and follow the instructions of the labels on the vehicle. If an informational or graphic label becomes illegible or comes off, con- tact your Polaris dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety labels are provided
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SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations General Warning WARNING READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. • This vehicle does not comply with Federal Regulations for on highway use. Check local laws for usage restrictions. TO OPERATE: 1. Turn Key to ON position 2. Place Forward/Reverse Switch in desired position. 3. Park Brake will release and vehicle will move when accelerator pedal is pressed. 4. To stop, release accelerator and gradually depress brake pedal. 5. Come t
