Pre-Ride Inspection - Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 Service Manual

PRE-RIDE / DAILY INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
Tires - check condition and pressures
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Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
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All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
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Throttle - check for free operation
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Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
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Engine stop switch - check for proper function
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Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts and axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by
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cotter pins
Air cleaner element - check for dirt or water; clean or replace
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Steering - check for free operation, noting any unusual looseness in any area
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Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
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Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
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