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Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety (153 pages)

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 5.57 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Introduction
8
Vehicle Identification Numbers
10
Safety
11
- Safety Training
  11
  - Safe Riding Gear
    12
  - Equipment Modifications
    13
  - Eye Protection
    13
- Age Restrictions
  14
- Operating Without Instruction
  14
- Safety Warnings
  14
- Exposure to Exhaust
  15
- Handling Gasoline
  15
- Carrying a Passenger
  16
- Protective Apparel
  16
- Using Alcohol or Drugs
  16
- Operating at Excessive Speeds
  17
- Operating on Pavement
  17
- Operating on Public Roads
  17
- Jumps and Stunts
  18
- Physical Control of the Atv
  18
- Turning Improperly
  18
- Crossing Hillsides
  19
- Descending Hills Improperly
  19
- Improper Hill Climbing
  19
- Operating on Steep Hills
  20
- Stalling While Climbing a Hill
  20
  - Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
    21
  - Operating on Slippery Terrain
    21
- Improper Tire Maintenance
  22
- Skidding or Sliding
  22
- Improper Cargo Loading
  23
- Operating through Deep Water
  23
- Poor Visibility
  24
- Hot Exhaust Systems
  25
- Operating a Damaged Atv
  25
- Physical Skills
  25
- Unauthorized Use of the Atv
  25
- Age 16 Warning
  26
- Clutch Cover Warning
  29
- Hitch Capacity Label
  29
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  30
- X4 Switch
  30
Features and Controls
30
- Engine Stop Switch
  31
- Main Key Switch
  31
- Throttle Lever
  32
- Brake Lever
  33
- Parking Brake
  35
- Beverage Holders
  38
- Passenger Seat
  38
  - Fuel Tank
    39
  - All Wheel Drive System
    41
  - Engaging 4X
    42
  - Disengaging Active Descent Control
    43
  - Engaging Active Descent Control
    43
  - Instrument Cluster
    44
  - Indicator Lamps
    45
- Rider Information Center
  47
- Break-In Period
  56
- Safe Operation Practices
  59
Operation
56
- Trail Etiquette
  60
- Cold Weather Operation
  61
- Starting the Engine
  61
- Driving Procedures
  62
- Turning the Vehicle
  63
- Driving with a Passenger
  64
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  66
- Driving Uphill
  67
- Driving Downhill
  69
- Driving through Water
  72
- Driving over Obstacles
  73
- Driving in Reverse
  74
- Parking on an Incline
  75
- Hauling Cargo
  76
- Towing Loads
  78
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  79
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  79
- Noise Emission Control System
  79
Emission Control Systems
79
Maintenance
80
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  80
  - Maintenance Chart Key
    81
  - Lubrication Guide
    84
  - Engine Oil
    85
- Oil Level
  85
- Oil Recommendations
  85
  - Oil and Filter Change
    86
  - Oil Check
    88
  - Transmission Oil
    88
  - Fluid Change
    92
- Oil Change
  93
- Rear Gearcase Oil
  93
  - Cooling System
    94
  - Steering Assembly
    94
  - Radiator Coolant
    96
  - Auxiliary Foot Brake
    97
  - Hand Brake
    97
  - Toe Alignment
    98
  - Tire Tread Depth
    102
  - Front Wheel Hub Tightening
    103
  - Wheel Removal
    103
  - Wheel Installation
    104
  - Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
    104
  - Air Filter
    105
  - Fuse Replacement
    106
  - Headlight Lamp Replacement
    107
  - High Beam Adjustment
    108
  - Headlight Housing Replacement
    110
  - Lower Headlamp Replacement
    111
  - Spark Plug Inspection
    112
  - Spark Plugs
    112
  - Vehicle Immersion
    114
  - Spark Arrestor
    115
- Pvt System
  116
- Pvt Drying
  118
  - Battery Removal
    119
  - Battery Installation
    120
  - Battery Storage
    120
  - Battery Charging
    121
  - Camber and Caster
    123
  - Rear Spring
    123
  - Throttle Cable Freeplay
    124
  - Washing the Vehicle
    126
- Polishing the Vehicle
  127
- Cleaning and Storage
  126
- Storage Tips
  128
- Transporting the Atv
  130
- Drive Belt Wear/Burn
  131
Troubleshooting
131
Engine Overheating
134
POLARIS Products
135
Specifications
136
Declaration of Conformity
140
Limited Warranty
141
Warranty
141
Maintenance Log
148
Index
150

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