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Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety
Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety (138 pages)
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 7.23 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Safety Training
7
Vehicle Identification Numbers
8
Safety
9
Operator Safety
12
General Alert
16
Hill Operation Alert
16
Clutch Cover Alert
17
Reverse Override Alert
17
Safe Riding Gear
18
Eye Protection
19
Driving Procedures
20
Driving Safely
20
Turning the Vehicle
21
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
22
Driving over Obstacles
23
Driving Uphill
24
Driving Downhill
27
Driving through Water
30
Parking on an Incline
32
Driving in Reverse
33
Hauling Cargo
34
Towing Loads
35
Mode/Reverse Override Switch
36
Winch Switch
36
Features and Controls
36
Main Key Switch
37
Turn Signal Switch
38
Throttle Lever
39
Foot Brake
40
Parking Brake
41
Steering Lock
42
Fuel Filter
43
Fuel Tank Cap
43
Fuel Valve
43
Belt Life
44
Transmission Gear Selector
44
Instrument Cluster
47
Rider Information Center
48
Diagnostic Mode
50
Fuel Safety
53
Operation
53
Pre-Ride Checklist
55
Starting the Engine
56
Cold Weather Operation
57
Winch Safety Precautions
58
Winch Guide
58
Winch Cable Care
59
Winch Rigging
61
Winch Operation
62
Noise Emission Control System
64
Emission Control Systems
64
Periodic Maintenance Chart
65
Severe Use Definition
65
Maintenance
65
Periodic Maintenance Chart
67
Lubrication Guide
70
Engine Oil
72
Oil Level
72
Oil Change
73
Oil Pump Priming
76
Transmission Oil
77
Fluid Level
79
Fluid Change
80
Cooling System
82
Radiator Coolant
83
Brake Fluid
84
Hand Brake
85
Brake Inspections
87
Toe Alignment
88
Handlebar Adjustment
89
Steering Assembly
89
Side Panel Removal
90
Throttle Cable Freeplay
91
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
92
Tire Tread Depth
92
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
92
Air Filter
94
Headlight Beam Adjustment
96
Fuse Replacement
99
Spark Plug Inspection
100
Spark Plugs
100
Vehicle Immersion
102
Spark Arrester
104
Pvt System
106
Pvt Drying
107
Battery Removal
110
Battery Installation
111
Battery Storage
112
Cleaning and Storage
115
Polishing the Vehicle
116
Storage Tips
118
Stabilize the Fuel
118
Oil and Filter
118
Fluid Levels
119
Transporting the Vehicle
121
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
121
Specifications
122
Jetting Chart
123
POLARIS Products
124
Troubleshooting
125
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
125
Engine Overheating
128
Limited Warranty
129
Warranty
129
Maintenance Log
133
Maintenance Log
134
Index
136
Index
137
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