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Owners Manual - Page 3
... and recommendations in the Polaris Service Manual and should be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) Technician. Please see your dealer for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our worldwide family of Polaris owners. WELCOME
Thank you for all of your service needs during (and after) the warranty period. The manual contains instructions for minor...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... prohibited for OFF-ROAD TOWING ONLY. Equipment Modifications
The warranty on your owner's manual and all warnings before operating this information on public roads is approved for anyone under 16 years of certain accessories, including (but not limited to operate. Operation is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. Towing a trailer with printed materials that increase speed...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... capacity for your vehicle. Always use of tires specified for your vehicle. Allow a greater distance for braking.
12 Never modify this manual for carrying cargo or towing. Reduce speed and follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving in this Polaris vehicle through improper installation or use the size and type of accessories. SAFETY
Operator Safety...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... on the handlebars. 2. Sit upright. Check your surroundings and determine your feet on the footrests. Keep your path of travel. 6. Release the brakes. 7. Start the engine and allow it to begin driving. 8. Apply the brakes. 3. Shift the transmission into gear. 5.
Owners Manual - Page 25
If the vehicle begins rolling downhill, never apply engine power. Never apply the brakes aggressively while rolling backwards. See page 26.
Never back down a hill.
23 Apply the brakes gradually. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for braking if you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Avoid climbing hills steeper than...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...K-turn to your weight uphill. Stay uphill of the vehicle, or on a Hill (K-Turn)
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it 's ...vehicle and turn around to turn the handlebars full left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. 5. Slowly release the brake lever and allow the vehicle to roll around .
2.4 m
Stop the vehicle. Turn the engine off. Leave the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 29
.... Remount from the uphill side. With the transmission still in this manual for climbing hills. Squeeze and release the brake lever to release the parking brake.
See page 24.
27 Keep your weight uphill. Control speed with either the hand or foot brake until the vehicle is on a Hill (K-Turn)
8. 9. 10. 11. 12...
Owners Manual - Page 31
... has been ingested into the transmission (PVT), follow the procedure on page 94. If the vehicle stops while fully submerged, major engine damage can result if the machine is not thoroughly inspected. Never drive through water. Take the vehicle to a dealer before starting it, follow the procedures outlined in this manual for driving through deep...
Owners Manual - Page 32
If it's unavoidable, follow these precautions: 1. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Always block the rear wheels on an incline. SAFETY
Driving Safely
Parking on an Incline
Avoid parking on the downhill side. 4. Turn the fuel valve off.
30 Stop the engine. 2.
Owners Manual - Page 33
... speed limit mode may cause fuel to maintain the desired speed. Avoid turning at full throttle. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for vehicle movement. Drive slowly. 4. Do...or people behind the vehicle before backing. 3. Tip: Reverse speed is greatly increased when the override switch is required for driving in engine popping and/or engine damage. SAFETY
Driving ...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... or replace it with sticking or improperly operating throttle controls. Check the lever for repair if throttle problems arise.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Throttle Lever
Press the throttle lever to reduce engine speed and vehicle movement. Do not start or operate a vehicle with other throttle mechanisms.
37 Electronic Throttle Control
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) stops...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... gear. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK.
H: High Gear L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the vehicle is located on the right side of the vehicle. The transmission is moving can cause transmission damage. Gear Selector
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or...
Owners Manual - Page 49
NOTE: The transmission cannot be normal because
of changes in humidity, temperature and elevation.
47 Press and hold the ...This mode logs the total hours the engine has been in reverse when using this feature.
Trip Meter Mode The trip meter records the miles traveled by the vehicle.
Odometer Mode The odometer records the miles traveled by the vehicle on each trip if it's reset before...
Owners Manual - Page 56
...Engine
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide and can cause loss of the choke can be adjusted gradually, Adjusting Nut depending on engine components.
6. Position the vehicle on . 4. If the engine... the transmission in . The choke is off when the knob is off during operation, as excess fuel washing into the engine oil will prevent the engine from starting if the transmission is ...
Owners Manual - Page 57
... the vehicle immediately after the engine starts. A rising oil level could cause engine damage. If the engine does not start and all conditions are favorable, change the spark plug and try again. 11.
Cold Weather Operation
Internal engine condensation increases as water or excess fuel in warm-up. See your Polaris dealer for engine heater kits, which provide...
Owners Manual - Page 61
...Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake lever Foot brake Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners X Engine oil level...-Related Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected ... X Transmission oil X Engine breather E filter (if equipped)
X Perform these services.
59 MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at ...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 57. Grease fittings (3 pumps maximum) every 800 km, before long periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging. Item
Engine Oil Brake Fluid Transmission Oil Front Demand Drive Unit (Front Gearcase) Front Prop Shaft Yoke
Lube
Method
Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic...
Owners Manual - Page 66
... dry with a clean cloth. 6.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Reinstall the dipstick.
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in the safe range. Remove the dipstick. Start the engine. Wipe it to idle for 30 seconds. 4. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Maintain the oil level in PARK. 3. Add...
Owners Manual - Page 116
SPECIFICATIONS
Sportsman 500 HO International
Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Weight Capacity Dry Weight Fuel Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Demand Drive Fluid Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity Receiver Hitch Tongue Capacity (Off-road use only) Hitch Towing Rating Unbraked Trailer ...
Owners Manual - Page 125
... or part of completing an effective repair. use of the product in the event of a warranty claim:
Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of vacation/personal time
This warranty also excludes failures resulting from improper lubrication; unauthorized repairs; WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
Warranty does not apply to parts...
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