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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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FOREWORD Congratulations and thank you from Polaris Industries Inc. for purchasing one of our products. Built with American engineering and manufacturing know-how, it is designed to provide superior comfort, utility, enjoyment and safety. This manual is furnished to ensure that the operator is aware of safe operating pro- cedures. It also includes information about the general care and maintenance of your vehicle. Carefully read the following pages. If you have any questions regarding this ve
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THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motor- cycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during rou- tine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions: Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described. Never allow an
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Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible. Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
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indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious injury or death. WARNING Additional Important Information... Due to our concern for the safety of our customers and the general public, Polaris hereby strongly recommends and requests that consumers not have installed on a Polaris RANGER any equipment which is intended to increase the speed or pow- er of the vehicle; or make any other modifications to the vehicle for these purposes. Any modifications to the original equipment of the RANG
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The Polaris Preferred Registered Owners (PRO) Family Your Owners Program As the owner of a new Polaris vehicle, you are entitled to a FREE two- year mem- bership in the Polaris PRO Family-–the Preferred Registered Owners Family. It’s an owners program for Polaris owners like you, people who have chosen the finest recreational vehicle available, people who share an interest in Polaris and its prod- ucts. Once your new vehicle’s warranty is registered, you will receive a PRO Family membership pa
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CONTENTS UNDERSTANDING WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 LABEL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OPERATION WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CONTR
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UNDERSTANDING WARNINGS SAFETY ALERT The following precautionary signal words are used throughout this manual to con- vey the following messages: This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Your safety is involved! Indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious WARNING injury or death. Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal inju- CAUTION ry or damage to the vehicl
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS WARNING VEHICLE ROLLOVER COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH This cab frame is not designed or intended to provide rollover protection in the event of vehicle overturning. See Owner’s Manual. 7077478 Riders can be thrown off. This can cause serious in- jury or death. Never carry riders in cargo box. 7077681 TRAILER MAX. WEIGHT 1500 LBS. HITCH MAX. VERTICAL WEIGHT 150 LBS. 7077682 IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVER- LOADING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. LOSS OF
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS HEADLAMPS ARE NOT SEALED. DO NOT SUBMERGE OR APPLY WATER PRESSURE DIRECTLY ONTO SERVICE OPENING. Recoil handle must be firmly seated to prevent water entry. Drain starter motor if water enters. See owner’s manual. 7075741 WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT This vehicle is designed for operator and “ONE” passenger only Ce Vehicule est concu pour ne transporter que le conducteur et “UN SEUL” passager. 7075439 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT ENGINE OR CLUTCH MODIFICATION. DOING SO C
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS 7077683 Text found below OPERATOR/LOAD DISTRIBUTION WARNINGS VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. MAKE STARTS, STOPS, TURNS AND DIRECTIONS CHANGES IN A SMOOTH MANNER so as not to shift the load or overturn the vehicle. THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL CONTROLS THE PRIMARY BRAKING for this ve- hicle. THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER will supply increased braking, but should be used as an EMERGENCY OR PAR
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS THE ABILITY TO STEER THIS MACHINE IS REDUCED WHEN OPERATING IN A LOADED CONDITION on rough or hilly terrain. When climbing hills always hav- ing the cargo in the rear box securely fastened and located as far forward in the box as possible. Loaded vehicles will experience reduced steering and front brake ef- fectiveness when operating on hills. TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF VEHICLE TIP-OVER AND PERSONAL INJURY always use D-1 Gear and reduced vehicle speeds when car
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS 7077680 Text found below READ AND UNDERSTANDING WARNINGS AND OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM IGNORING WARNINGS OR IMPROPER USE. If you do not have the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle, call 1-800-324-3674 to have one provided at no extra charge. This vehicle REQUIRES SPECIAL RIDING SKILLS due to its handling. Ride within your skill. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY PERSONS WITH A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Oper
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SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS OPERATION ON HILLS IS DANGEROUS, especially when loaded. This vehicle is designed for utility usage on moderate terrains. Turning, braking and uneven terrain can induce rollovers especially if a maneuver is abrupt. Under no circumstances should you climb, descend or traverse hills greater ∠. Vehicle stability is greatly reduced during operating on hills, than 15° creating the possibility of vehicle rollover and serious injury, including death or paralysis
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LABEL LOCATION 4 1 3 5 2 6 1. Warning (General) 2. Warning (Vehicle roll-over) 3. Warning (Load Distribution) 4. Warning (Cargo Bed) 5. Tire Pressure 6. Towing Information 8
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DAILY PRE-RIDE INSPECTION Inspect your vehicle each time before riding to ensure it is in proper working order. If proper inspection is not done, severe injury or death could result. WARNING If a proper inspection is not performed serious injury or death can result. Always inspect your RANGER before riding following the checklist care- fully. Before riding your vehicle, inspect all operating controls and parts. Item/Inspection Procedure 1. Tires - check condition and pressures 2. Fuel and oil t
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OPERATION WARNINGS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the vehicle properly in different situations and on differ- ent types of terrain. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read and understand the Owner’s Manual and all warning and instruc- tion labels on the vehicle. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to follow the age recommendations for this vehicle. WHAT CAN HAP
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OPERATION WARNINGS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces. WHAT CAN HAPPEN This vehicle’s tires are designed for off-road use only; not for use on pavement. Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the vehicle, and may cause the vehicle to go out of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always avoid operating the vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets. WARNING Safe operation of this vehicle requires good j
