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Polaris Sportsman 450 HD 2x4 2018 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Polaris Sportsman 450 HD 2x4 2018 Owner's Manual (177 pages)
Sportsman series
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 2.4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
9
European Vibration and Noise
10
Vehicle Identification Numbers
11
Safety Training
13
Safe Riding Gear
14
Rider Comfort
14
Safety Warnings
15
Helmet
15
Eye Protection
15
Gloves
15
Using Alcohol or Drugs
16
Age Registrations
16
Operating Without Instructions
16
Handling Gasoline
17
Exposure to Exhaust
17
Protective Apparel
17
Failure to Inspect before Operating
17
Operating on Pavement
18
Operating on Public Roads
18
Physical Control of the Vehicle
18
Turning Improperly
18
Jumps and Stunts
19
Crossing Hillsides
19
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
19
Operating on Slippery Terrain
19
Operating over Obstacles
20
Skidding or Sliding
20
Operating Improperly in Reverse
20
Improper Tire Maintenance
20
Operating a Damaged Vehicle
21
Operating through Water
21
Improper Cargo Loading
21
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
21
Poor Visibility
22
Physical Skills
22
Hot Exhaust Systems
22
Equipment Modifications
22
Safety Labels and Locations
23
"No Passenger" Warning (1-Up Models)
23
Discretionary Warning
23
General Warning
24
General Warning (2-Up Models)
24
Passenger Warning/Discretionary Warning (2-Up Models)
25
Age 16 Warning
25
4X4 (AWD) Warning
25
Reverse Override Warning/Awd Caution
25
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (1-Up Models)
26
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (Touring)
26
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (X2)
27
Clutch Cover Warning
27
Hitch Capacity Label (570/570 Eps/2X4/Utility Edition)
27
Hitch Capacity Label (570 SP)
27
Rack Warning, Front and Rear (All Models Except X2)
28
Rack Warning, Front (X2)
28
Box Warning (X2)
28
Mode/Reverse Override Switch
29
Features and Controls
29
Headlight Switch
30
Main Key Switch
30
Engine Stop Switch
30
4X4 Switch
30
Ignition Switch/Light Switch
31
Ddrive Mode (AWD) Switch
31
Throttle Lever
32
Brake Lever
33
Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
34
Locking the Parking Brake
35
Auxiliary Foot Brake
36
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
36
Brake Fluid Level
36
Fuel Cap
37
Passenger Seat Backrest (Touring)
37
Belt Life
37
Passenger Seat (X2)
38
Seat Conversion
38
Front Compartment
39
Front Rack
39
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
40
Extreme Use Battery
40
All Wheel Drive System
40
4X4 Mode
40
Active Descent Control (ADC) System
41
Engaging 4X4
41
Engaging Active Descent Control
41
Disengaging Active Descent Control
41
All Wheel Drive System (Utility Edition and UTF Models)
42
AWD Mode
42
Active Descent Cotrol (ADC) System
43
2X4 Mode
43
ADC AWD Mode
43
Instrument Cluster
44
Overview
44
Indicator Lamps
45
Display Area 1
46
Display Area 2
47
Options Menu
48
Unit Selection Distance
49
Unit Selection Temperature
50
Clock
51
Back Light Color
52
Back Light Level
53
Service Hours
54
Diagnostic Code
55
Diagnostic Display Code Definitions
56
Vehicle Break-In Period
61
Operation
61
Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
62
Brake System Break-In
62
PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
62
Pre-Ride Checklist
63
Safe Operation Practices
64
Trail Etiquette
64
Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
65
Starting the Engine
65
Cold Weather Operation
65
Driving Procedures
66
Turning the Vehicle
66
Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
67
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
67
Driving through Water
68
Driving over Obstacles
69
Driving Uphill
70
Driving Downhill
71
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
72
Driving in Reverse
73
Parking on an Incline
73
Stopping the Engine
74
Braking
74
Parking the Vehicle
74
Hauling Cargo
75
Towing Loads
76
Maximum Towing Capacities
76
Cargo Box Dumping
78
Towing Your Vehicle
79
Trailering Your Vehicle
79
Winch Safety Precautions
81
Winch Guide
81
Winch Operation
83
Winch Cable Care
89
Shock Loading
90
Winch Maintenance and Service Safety
91
Operation on Public Lands in the USA
93
Exhaust Emission Control System
93
Electromagnetic Interference
93
Emission Control Systems
93
Periodic Maintenance Chart
95
Maintenance
95
Severe Use Definition
96
Maintenance Chart Key
96
Oil Recommendations
99
Engine Oil
99
Lubrication Guide
99
Oil Level
100
Oil and Filter Change
101
Transmission Oil
102
Oil Check
102
Oil Change
102
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
103
Fluid Check
103
Power Steering Unit
105
Steering Assembly
105
Cooling System
105
Recovery Bottle Coolant
105
Brakes
106
Hand Brake
106
Footwell Removal (1-Up Models)
107
Seat Removal (Touring/1-Up Models)
107
Side Panel Removal
107
Seat Removal (X2)
107
Footwell/Footwell Support Removal (2-Up Models)
108
Tires
108
Tire Tread Depth
108
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
109
Wheel Removal
109
Wheel Installation
109
Toe Alignment
110
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
110
Air Filter Installation
111
Breather Valve/Hose (450/570)
111
Fuse Replacement
111
Headlight Lamp Replacement
112
Lights
112
High Beam Adjustment
113
Low Beam Adjustment
114
Headlight Housing Replacement (570 SP Models)
114
Headlight Housing Replacement I(570/570 EPS/2X4)
114
Lower Headlamp Replacement
115
Teillight/Brake Lights Replacement
115
Normal Plug
116
Wet Fouled Plug
116
Spark Plug Recommendations
116
Spark Plug Inspection
116
Vehicle Immersion
117
Spark Arrester
118
PVT System
119
When to Use Low Range and High Range
120
PVT Drying
121
Battery
121
Battery Removal
122
Battery Installation
122
Battery Storage
122
Battery Charging
123
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
123
Canber and Caster
124
Rear Spring
124
Handlebars
124
Cleaning and Storage
125
Washing the Vehicle
125
Polishing the Vehicle
125
Storage Tips
126
Sportsman 450 Utility Edition
126
Fluid Levels
128
Clutching
128
Air Filter/Air Box
128
Oil and Filter
128
Fog the Engine
129
Storage Area/Covers
129
Transporting the ATV
130
Sportsman 450 Ho/Ho EPS
131
Specifications
131
Sportsman 450 HD 2X4
133
Sportsman 570/570 EPS/570 SP
137
Sportsman 570 HD
140
Sportsman 570 Utility Edition
142
Sportsman Touring 570/570 EPS/570 SP
144
Sportsman X2 570 EPS
147
Ute 570
149
Sportsman 6X6 570
151
Lubricants/Service Products
155
POLARIS Products
155
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
157
Troubleshooting
157
Engine Doesn't Turn over
158
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
158
Engine Backfires
158
Engine Pings or Knocks
159
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
159
Engine Stops or Loses Power
160
Warranty
161
Maintenance Log
169
Index
171
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