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WARNING Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. NEVER CARRY ALWAYS USE NEVER USE NEVER USE AN APPROVED ON PUBLIC PASSENGERS WITH DRUGS ROADS HELMET AND OR ALCOHOL PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER: Operate without proper training or instruction. Operate on public roads. A collision can occur with another vehicle. Operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions. Use ALCOHOL or DRUGS before or while operating this vehicle. Carry Passengers. ALWAYS: Avoid paved surfaces, which
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to the owner’s manual on the next page. If you cannot locate this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800-342-3764 for assistance.
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WELCOME ThankyouforpurchasingaPolarisvehicle, andwelcometoour world-widefamilyofPolarisowners. Weproudlyproduceanexciting lineofutilityandrecreationalproducts. Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles S Snowmobiles S All-terrainvehicles(ATVs) S Watercraft S Victory motorcycles S RANGERutilityvehicles Polaris Professional Series Workmobilest S UtilityTaskVehiclest(UTVs) S Personal Task Vehiclest(PTVs) S All-SurfaceLoaders (ASLs) WebelievePolarissetsastandardofexcellenceforallutilityand recreatio
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TABLEOF CONTENTS WELCOME........................................ 3 TABLEOF CONTENTS ............................. 5 VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION NUMBERS............... 6 SAFETY .......................................... 7 FEATURESAND CONTROLS ...................... 37 OPERATION ..................................... 53 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ................... 74 MAINTENANCEAND LUBRICATION ................ 75 POLARISPRODUCTS............................ 121 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................
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VEHICLEIDENTIFICATIONNUMBERS Thevehicleframevehicleidentificationnumber(VIN)(1)andengine serial number(2)areimportant formodel identificationwhen registeringyourvehicle, whenobtaininginsurance, andwhenordering replacement parts. Ifyourvehicleis stolen, thesenumbers areessential totherecoveryandidentificationofyourvehicle. Removethesparekey and storeit in asafeplace. Yourkey can be duplicatedonlybymatingaPolariskeyblankwithoneofyour existingkeys. Ifbothkeysarelost, theignitionswitchmustbe replace
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death. A Polaris ATV is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars. 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 and understand your owner’s manual and all warnings before o
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SAFETY Operator Safety Thefollowingsignal wordsandsymbolsappearthroughout this manual andonyourATV. Yoursafetyisinvolvedwhenthesewords andsymbolsareused. Becomefamiliarwiththeirmeaningsbefore readingthemanual. The safety alert symbol, on your ATV or in this manual, alerts you to the potential for personal injury. WARNING The safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION The safety alert caution indicates a potential hazard that may result i
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner’s manual. S Readthismanualandalllabelscarefully, andfollowtheoperating proceduresdescribed. S NeveroperateanATVwithout properinstruction. Takea training course. Beginnersshouldreceivetrainingfrom acertifiedinstructor. Contact an authorized Polaris ATVdealerorcall Polaris at 1-800-342-3764tofindout about thetrainingcourses
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SAFETY Operator Safety S Always havetheATVinspected by an authorized Polaris dealerif it’s beeninvolvedinanaccident. S NeveroperateonhillstoosteepfortheATVorforyourabilities. Practiceonsmallerhillsbeforeattemptinglargerhills. S Alwaysfollowproperproceduresforclimbinghills. Checktheter- raincarefullybeforeascendahill. Neverclimbhillswithexcessive- lyslipperyorloosesurfaces. Shift yourweightforward. Neveropen thethrottlesuddenlyormakesuddengearchanges. Nevergoover thetopofahill at highspeed. S Alw
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SAFETY Operator Safety S Wet brakesmayhavereducedstoppingability. Test yourbrakesafter leavingwater. Ifnecessary, applythemlightlyseveraltimestoallow friction to dry out thepads. S AlwayscheckforobstaclesorpeoplebehindtheATVbeforeoperat- ing in reverse. When it’s safeto proceed in reverse, moveslowly and avoidturningat sharpangles. S AlwaysusethesizeandtypeoftiresspecifiedforyourATV, and alwaysmaintainpropertirepressure. S NevermodifyanATVthroughimproperinstallationoruseofacces- sories. S Nevere
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations and on different types of terrain. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete the certified training course offered by Polaris. Operators should regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating technique
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Carrying a passenger on an ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Carrying a passenger greatly reduces the operator’s ability to balance and control the ATV, which could cause an accident and injury to the operator and/or passenger. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Never carry a passenger. The purpose of the long seat is to allow the operator to shift position as needed during operation. It is not intended for carrying passengers. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Carrying a passenger
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including sidewalks, paths, parking lots, and driveways. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV tires are designed for off-road use. Operating on paved surfaces may seriously affect the handling and control of the ATV and could result in loss of control, accident, and/or injury. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Avoid operating the ATV on pavement. If it’s unavoidable, travel slowly and avoid sudden turns or stops. 14
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV on public streets, roads or highways. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could collide with another vehicle. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Never operate the ATV on any public street, road or highway, including dirt and gravel roads. In many states it’s illegal to operate ATVs on public streets, roads and highways. 15
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating an ATV without an approved helmet increases the risk of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. Operating without eye protection could result in an accident and could increase the chance of a severe injury in the event of an accident. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly. Alw
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV after consuming alcohol or drugs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs could seriously affect operator judgment. Reaction time may be slower and operator balance and perception could be affected. Consuming alcohol and/or drugs before or while operating an ATV could result in an accident causing severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOIDTHE HAZARD Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. WARNING POT
