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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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Copyright2004PolarisSalesInc.Allinformationcontainedwithinthispublicationis basedonthelatestproductinformationatthetimeofpublication. Duetoconstant improvementsinthedesignandqualityofproductioncomponents,someminor discrepanciesmayresultbetweentheactualvehicleandtheinformationpresentedinthis publication. Depictionsand/orproceduresinthispublicationareintendedforreference useonly.Noliabilitycanbeacceptedforomissionsorinaccuracies. Anyreprintingor reuseofthedepictionsand/orprocedurescontainedwithin,
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WELCOME ThankyouforpurchasingaPolarisvehicle, andwelcometoour world-widefamilyofPolarisowners. Weproudlyproduceanexciting lineofutilityandrecreational products. PolarisRecreationaland UtilityVehicles S Snowmobiles S All-terrainvehicles(ATVs) S Watercraft S Victory motorcycles S RANGERutilityvehicles WebelievePolarissetsastandardofexcellenceforall utilityand recreational vehiclesmanufacturedintheworldtoday. Manyyearsof experiencehavegoneintotheengineering, design, anddevelopment of yourPolarisveh
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TABLEOFCONTENTS WELCOME................................. 3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS........ 7 SAFETY ................................... 8 FEATURES AND CONTROLS ............... 34 OPERATION .............................. 50 EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEMS ............ 67 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION ......... 68 POLARIS PRODUCTS..................... 108 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 109 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 115 WARRANTY.............................. 119 INDEX ............
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VEHICLEIDENTIFICATIONNUMBERS RecordyourATV’s identificationnumbers andkeynumberinthe spaces provided. Removethesparekey and storeit in asafeplace. YourkeycanbeduplicatedonlybymatingaPolariskeyblankwith oneofyourexistingkeys, soifbothkeysarelost, theignitionswitch must bereplaced. 31XX 1 2 VehicleModelNumber: FrameVIN (1): EngineSerialNumber: (right front sideof enginecrankcase) Key Number (2): 7
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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 procedures described. S NeveroperateanATVwithout properinstruction. Takea training course. Beginners should receivetraining from acertified instructor. Contact an authorized Polaris ATVdealerorcall Polaris at 1-800-342-3764tofindout about thetraining
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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 yourweight forward. Neveropen thethrottlesuddenlyormakesuddengearchanges. Nevergoover thetopofahill at highspeed.
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SAFETY Operator Safety S Wet brakesmayhavereducedstoppingability. Test yourbrakesafter leavingwater. Ifnecessary, applythem lightlyseveral timestoallow friction to dry out thepads. S Always checkforobstacles orpeoplebehindtheATVbeforeoperat- ing in reverse. When it’s safeto proceed in reverse, moveslowly and avoidturningat sharpangles. S Always usethesizeandtypeoftires specifiedforyourATV, and alwaysmaintaintirepressureasrecommended. S Nevermodify an ATVthrough improperinstallation oruseofacces-
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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 certified training course offered by Polaris. Operators should regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniqu
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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
