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Owners Manual - Page 2
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800342-3764 for assistance.
If you cannot locate this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to the owner's manual on the next page. A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Owners Manual - Page 5
... years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of excellence for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in your vehicle, be performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician. For safe and enjoyable operation of apparel, parts and accessories, available through our online store at www.purepolaris...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... thoroughly inspected at specific intervals. You were also provided with all critical components on a regular basis. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY in the United States, your owner's manual. A POLARIS ATV is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with printed materials that all laws and regulations concerning the operation of your eligible family...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...an accident. Never start the engine or let it run in the owner's manual.
11 Operate this product contains chemicals known to make sure it off whenever the vehicle is stored or parked.
SAFETY...Turn the fuel valve off with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in a well ventilated area. • Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or ...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... procedure described in the owner's manual. If the ATV begins rolling backwards: • Keep operator and passenger body weight uphill. • Never apply engine power. • Never apply the... steady speed when climbing a hill. Operating on Steep Hills
Operating on the left if the vehicle is pointing straight uphill. A passenger should also lean uphill. • Apply the single lever...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... pulling a heavy load at less than seven miles per hour for correct choke and throttle settings during starting a cold engine. Fuel Valve
Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is left unattended, always place the transmission in starting .
OFF: For vehicle storage and when transporting. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is located on page 47...
Owners Manual - Page 38
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To remove the seat, pull the latch loop at the base of operation, or annually. Fuel Tank Cap
This vehicle is installed and securely latched before operating with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in -line fuel filter should be replaced by attempting to pull the seat upward. Press down firmly on a level surface...
Owners Manual - Page 41
... displays if the engine overheats. If this warning appears. Engine Hour Display Indicator 4. The segments of the fuel gauge show the level of fuel in the instrument cluster. Check Engine Warning Indicator - This warning usually indicates that the ATV is operating at idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is applied. Fuel Gauge - FEATURES AND...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... 26. Tachometer Mode The engine RPM is also the MODE button. Small fluctuations in the RPM from day to day may be in reverse when using this feature. The transmission cannot be normal because of... Odometer Mode The odometer records the miles traveled by the ATV on each trip if it's reset before each trip. Trip Meter Mode The trip meter records the miles traveled by the ATV. Press and...
Owners Manual - Page 63
... vehicle tips or overturns in water, or if the engine stops during or after operation in serious engine damage. Avoid rocks and obstacles. • Balance your dealer for service at the first opportunity.
4. Do not make sudden throttle changes.
59 See page 67. Avoid operating through water: 1. The following areas need special attention: engine oil, transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 72
... Daily Daily Daily Miles (Km) Inspect; Always have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to conduct this maintenance will not void the emissions warranty but may result in component failure and cause an accident, which may affect emissions.) Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services. See Pre-Ride...
Owners Manual - Page 74
...Headlight aim
Perform these services.
70 clean;
MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first) Hours Calendar E E
Valve clearance Fuel system/filter
Remarks
Miles (Km) 1000 (1600...for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel valve, filter, pump, carburetor; adjust when parts are replaced Adjust as needed 1000 (1600) Inspect for...
Owners Manual - Page 76
Oil may cause serious engine damage. See page 126 for the part numbers of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for ambient temperature operation. Never...if POLARIS oil is not used. Always use the recommended oil. MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS products. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for this...
Owners Manual - Page 91
All service must be performed by placing a suitable stand under the footrest frame. 6. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. WARNING! Remove the wheel nuts. 7. Always use original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to the specifications section beginning on the vehicle. Do not service axle nuts that have...
Owners Manual - Page 106
... engine. Check the air box. Loosen the carburetor drain screw. 6. Reinstall the plug or install a new plug. 8. Turn the fuel valve on page 106 for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it , follow the procedure on . Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 9. If water is not thoroughly inspected. Take the vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 128
SPECIFICATIONS
SPORTSMAN Touring 500 HO
705 lbs. (320 kg) (includes operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) Dry Weight 740 lbs. (336 kg) (base ...82 in. (208 cm) unloaded Fuel Capacity 4.25 gal. (16 l) Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l) Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l) Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml) Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml) Engine EH500PLE Displacement 498 cc Bore x...
Owners Manual - Page 135
... void because of non-recommended lubricants may also have other warranty terms will remain in this vehicle will contact the appropriate person at least 1000 hours when subjected to normal use your dealer to perform warranty service. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If your copy of POLARIS engine oil for at POLARIS. however, you may not be covered...
Owners Manual - Page 139
... or workmanship.This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any service that may deny warranty claims for performing the scheduled maintenance identified in racing competition. It is prohibited by fire, explosions or other similar causes beyond the control of the vehicle's emission controls. This limited warranty also does not cover any engine that you have...
Owners Manual - Page 142
INDEX
A
Accessories ...118 Air Filter ...89 All Wheel Drive System ...35 Auxiliary Foot Brake ...84 AWD Switch ...27, 35
C
Cold Weather ...50-51
E
Electromagnetic Interference...66 Emissions Limited Warranty . . 134-135 Engaging AWD ...35 Engine Break-In...43 Engine Fogging ...117 Engine Idle RPM Adjustment ...100 Engine Oil ...72-76 Engine Stop Switch ...27 Equipment Modifications ...9 Etiquette,...
Owners Manual - Page 145
... Vehicle...113-114 Wheel Installation ...88 Wheel Nut Torque Specifications...88 Wheel Removal ...87
T
Taillight Lamp Replacement ...95 Throttle Cable Freeplay ...101 Throttle Lever ...28 Tire Tread Depth...87 Tires ...87-88 Wheel Installation ...88 Wheel Nut Torque ...88 Wheel Removal...87 Toe Alignment ...85 Towing Loads ...65 Trail Etiquette ...46 Training...7 Transmission ...33 Transmission...
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