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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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WELCOME ThankyouforpurchasingaPolarisvehicle, andwelcometoour world-widefamilyofPolarisowners. Weproudlyproduceanexciting lineofutilityandrecreational products. S Snowmobiles S All-terrainvehicles(ATVs) S RANGERutilityvehicles S Victory motorcycles WebelievePolarissetsastandardofexcellenceforall utilityand recreational vehiclesmanufacturedintheworldtoday. Manyyearsof experiencehavegoneintotheengineering, design, anddevelopment of yourPolarisvehicle, makingit thefinest machinewe’veever produced.
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Copyright2006PolarisSalesInc.Allinformationcontainedwithinthispublicationis basedonthelatestproductinformationatthetimeofpublication. Duetoconstant improvementsin thedesign and quality ofproductioncomponents,someminor discrepanciesmay resultbetween theactualvehicleand theinformation presented in this publication. Depictionsand/orproceduresinthispublicationareintendedforreference useonly.No liability can beaccepted foromissionsorinaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuseofthedepictionsand/orprocedures
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TABLEOFCONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS........... 5 SAFETY ...................................... 6 CONTROLS .................................. 27 FEATURES .................................. 35 OPERATION ................................. 44 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ............... 62 MAINTENANCE .............................. 63 POLARIS PRODUCTS........................ 111 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 112 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 114 WARRANTY................
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VEHICLEIDENTIFICATIONNUMBERS Record yourvehicle’s identificationnumbers inthespaces provided. 2 1 Vehicle Model Number: FrameVIN (1): Engine Serial Number (2): 5
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in serious 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
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SAFETY Operator Safety Thefollowingsignal wordsandsymbolsappearthroughout this manual andonyourATV. Yoursafetyisinvolvedwhenthesewords andsymbolsareused. Becomefamiliarwiththeirmeaningsbefore readingthemanual. The safety alert symbol, on your vehicle 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 resu
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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 Readthismanual andall labelscarefully, andfollowtheoperating proceduresdescribed. S NeveroperateanATVwithout properinstruction. Takeatraining course. PurchasersofanewPolarisATVandtheireligiblefamily sm membersareentitledtotaketheATVRiderCourse . Contact ATV Enrollment Expressat (800)887-2887orvisit www.atvsafe
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SAFETY Operator Safety S Always havetheATVinspected by an authorized Polaris dealerif it’s been involved in an accident. S NeveroperateonhillstoosteepfortheATVorforyourabilities. Practiceonsmallerhillsbeforeattemptinglargerhills. S Alwaysfollowproperproceduresforclimbinghills. Checktheter- raincarefullybeforeascendahill. Neverclimbhillswithexcessive- lyslipperyorloosesurfaces. Shift yourweightforward. Neveropen thethrottlesuddenlyormakesuddengearchanges. Nevergoover thetopofahill at highspeed. S
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SAFETY Operator Safety S Wet brakesmayhavereducedstoppingability. Test yourbrakesafter leavingwater. Ifnecessary, applythem lightlyseveral timestoallow 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 NevermodifyanATVthroughimproperinstallation oruseofacces- sories. S Nev
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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 AVOID THE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete the ATV sm RiderCourse offered by Polaris through the SVIA. They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operatin
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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 AVOID THE 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 Operating an ATV on
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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 AVOID THE 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. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPE
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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 AVOID THE HAZARD Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. WARNING PO
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Attempting wheelies, jumps and other stunts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Attempting stunts increases the chance of an accident, including an overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts. Avoid exhibition driving. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before operating. Failure to properly maintain the ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Poor maintenance increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. HOW TO AVOID
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests during operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Removing even one hand or foot can reduce ability to control the vehicle or could cause loss of balance and ejection from the ATV. If the operator’s foot is not firmly planted on the footrest, it could come into contact with the rear wheels and lead to accident or injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on t
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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to use extra caution when operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain could cause loss of traction or loss of control, which could result in an accident or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you’ve learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always use
