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Owners Manual - Page 4
... POLARIS, visit us online at www.polarisindustries.com.
1 Please see your service needs during (and after) the warranty period. For more information about major repairs is outlined in this manual. We proudly produce an exciting line of your dealer for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of POLARIS owners. WELCOME
Thank...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... must be duplicated only by ordering a POLARIS key blank (using your area. Read and understand your owner's manual, which includes valuable information about all laws and regulations concerning the operation of others (including your vehicle's identification numbers and key number in a safe place. An ignition key can be replaced if all keys...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... with the transmission in neutral. Always move the 4X4 switch to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you stall or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Never back down a hill. See page 60.
12 Never operate in TURF mode while operating on hills. Always follow the procedures outlined in this manual for crossing...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... this manual for carrying cargo or towing. Reduce speed and follow the instructions in loss of control. Vehicle operators assume all risk associated with any other vehicles in uneven ice thickness. Operating on frozen bodies of water. Never exceed the stated load capacity for your entire route. SAFETY
Rider Safety
Always use of accessories.
Owners Manual - Page 22
... vehicle, read the owner's manual.
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PASSENGER
UNDER
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Reverse Override Warning/4X4 Caution
WARNING Improper use throttle and brakes gradually.
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Tire Pressure/Load Alert
TIRE PRESSURE IN PSI (KPa): Front: 7.0 psi (48.3 kPa) Rear: 5.0 psi (34.5 kPa) MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY 735 lbs. (333 kg) INCLUDES WEIGHT OF OPERATOR, PASSENGER, CARGO AND ACCESSORIES. Read Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... override button also acts as a MODE button if the transmission is equipped with a reverse speed limiter system. To gain additional wheel speed while backing, release the throttle and press the override switch.
See the instrument cluster information beginning on and the engine stop switch must be in the RUN position to operate...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... repair if throttle problems arise.
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) stops the engine in traffic maneuvers. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Mirrors
Use the mirrors to assist in the event of the throttle system can result in an open position when the operator releases the throttle lever. Press the throttle lever to reduce engine speed and vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK and lock the parking brake. Whenever the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. Belt Life To extend belt life, use low forward gear when pulling a heavy load at less than seven miles per hour for...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... handlebars are lost. 4. Use either leaded or unleaded gasoline with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in the fully turned position when the steering is designed to allow for the normal expansion of the vehicle. 1. Do not use or theft of fuel. The lock must be locked in a safe place. FEATURES AND CONTROLS...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... all four wheels when the vehicle descends a hill or incline. FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Active Descent Control (ADC) System
The ADC system allows engine braking to all four of the ADC 4X4 position • Vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h) • The throttle is open (throttle is applied) • The transmission is shifted to ADC...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... water depth and current before restarting the engine. Drive slowly. If it's unavoidable, travel slowly, balance your dealer for service at the first opportunity.
5. Perform the services outlined in water deeper than the bottom of the footrests. If the vehicle tips or overturns in water, or if the engine stops during or after operation in water...
Owners Manual - Page 72
... to dump or unload the vehicle while parked on an incline. 2. Place the transmission in the raised position can cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle. If cargo weight is secured. 9. Cargo Box Release Strap
Operating with the cargo box in the raised position.
69 The rear tires will also catch the rear...
Owners Manual - Page 75
... needed .
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 Checklist on page 49.
MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual - Page 77
...-Related Service n Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these procedures more often for leaks at tank cap, lines, filter, pump; and...Perform these services.
74 MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Fuel system Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/ pipe
nE Spark plug
Remarks
Miles (Km) 1000 (1600) Check for vehicles...
Owners Manual - Page 79
Oil may cause serious engine damage. MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use 2W-50 oil. Always use of POLARIS products. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the part numbers of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques. Always use the...
Owners Manual - Page 97
... equipment size and type when replacing tires. All service must be performed by placing a suitable stand under the footrest frame. 6.
Place the transmission in serious injury or death.
MAINTENANCE
Tires
Operating your vehicle with worn tires, improperly inflated tires, non-standard tires or improperly installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could cause an accident resulting...
Owners Manual - Page 121
Always secure the seat in PARK. 3. Accessories
Auxiliary power outlets provide 12-volt power for your vehicle. Always install accessories that are available for your POLARIS dealer.
118 Secure the fuel cap and oil cap. 6. Please see your vehicle. Place the transmission in the 1-up position to prevent loss during transporting. 5. Remove the key to prevent loss...
Owners Manual - Page 124
...8226; Rear gearcase (if equipped) • Transmission • Brake fluid (change fluids as recommended. Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems, stabilizes fuel and removes carbon deposits from pistons, rings, valves...fuel tank. 2. Allow the engine to disperse through the entire fuel delivery system.
121 Add or change every two years and any necessary repairs and clean the vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 131
SPECIFICATIONS
Sportsman 550 X2
Maximum Weight Capacity 735 lbs. (333 kg) (includes operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) Dry Weight 799 lbs. (362.4 kg) Fuel Capacity 5.25 gal. (20 l) Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l) Coolant Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l) Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml) Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml) Rear Gearcase Oil Capacity 6.1 oz. (180 ml) Front...
Owners Manual - Page 141
... 4X4 ...33 Engaging Active Descent Control ...34 Engine Break-In...48 Engine Fogging ...122 Engine Oil ...76-79 Engine Stop Switch ...23 Equipment Modifications ...7 Error Codes, Engine ...45 Exhaust Emission Control System . . 70 Eye Protection ...17
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Fluid ADC...84-85 Brake ...27 Coolant ...88 Demand Drive ...82-83 Engine Oil ...76 Rear Gearcase ...86 Recommended Lubricants ...75 Transmission...
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