Table Of Contents - Polaris Sportsman 570 2018 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents7
Introduction9
European Vibration And Noise10
Vehicle Identification Numbers11
Safety Training13
Safe Riding Gear14
Rider Comfort14
Safety Warnings15
Helmet15
Eye Protection15
Gloves15
Operating Without Instructions16
Age Registrations16
Using Alcohol Or Drugs16
Failure To Inspect Before Operating17
Handling Gasoline17
Exposure To Exhaust17
Protective Apparel17
Operating On Pavement18
Operating On Public Roads18
Physical Control Of The Vehicle18
Turning Improperly18
Jumps And Stunts19
Crossing Hillsides19
Stalling While Climbing A Hill19
Operating On Slippery Terrain19
Improper Tire Maintenance20
Operating Improperly In Reverse20
Operating Over Obstacles20
Skidding Or Sliding20
Operating A Damaged Vehicle21
Operating Through Water21
Improper Cargo Loading21
Operating On Frozen Bodies Of Water21
Poor Visibility22
Physical Skills22
Hot Exhaust Systems22
Equipment Modifications22
Safety Labels And Locations23
"No Passenger" Warning (1-Up Models)23
Discretionary Warning23
General Warning24
General Warning (2-Up Models)24
Age 16 Warning25
Reverse Override Warning/Awd Caution25
4X4 (Awd) Warning25
Passenger Warning/Discretionary Warning (2-Up Models)25
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (1-Up Models)26
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (Touring)26
Tire Pressure/Load Warning (X2)27
Clutch Cover Warning27
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
Features And Controls29
Mode/Reverse Override Switch29
4X4 Switch30
Engine Stop Switch30
Main Key Switch30
Headlight Switch30
Ignition Switch/Light Switch31
Ddrive Mode (Awd) Switch31
Throttle Lever32
Brake Lever33
Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid34
Locking The Parking Brake35
Auxiliary Foot Brake36
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector36
Brake Fluid Level36
Fuel Cap37
Passenger Seat Backrest (Touring)37
Belt Life37
Passenger Seat (X2)38
Seat Conversion38
Front Compartment39
Front Rack39
Electronic Power Steering (Eps)40
Extreme Use Battery40
All Wheel Drive System40
4X4 Mode40
Active Descent Control (Adc) System41
Engaging 4X441
Engaging Active Descent Control41
Disengaging Active Descent Control41
All Wheel Drive System (Utility Edition And Utf Models)42
Awd Mode42
Adc Awd Mode43
2X4 Mode43
Active Descent Cotrol (Adc) System43
Instrument Cluster44
Overview44
Indicator Lamps45
Display Area 146
Display Area 247
Options Menu48
Unit Selection Distance49
Unit Selection Temperature50
Clock51
Back Light Color52
Back Light Level53
Service Hours54
Diagnostic Code55
Diagnostic Display Code Definitions56
Operation61
Vehicle Break-In Period61
Engine And Drivetrain Break-In62
Brake System Break-In62
Pvt Break-In (Clutches/Belt)62
Pre-Ride Checklist63
Safe Operation Practices64
Trail Etiquette64
Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly65
Starting The Engine65
Cold Weather Operation65
Driving Procedures66
Turning The Vehicle66
Turning Around On A Hill (K-Turn)67
Driving On Slippery Surfaces67
Driving Through Water68
Driving Over Obstacles69
Driving Uphill70
Driving Downhill71
Driving On A Sidehill (Sidehilling)72
Driving In Reverse73
Parking On An Incline73
Stopping The Engine74
Braking74
Parking The Vehicle74
Hauling Cargo75
Towing Loads76
Maximum Towing Capacities76
Cargo Box Dumping78
Towing Your Vehicle79
Trailering Your Vehicle79
Winch Guide81
Winch Safety Precautions81
Winch Operation83
Winch Cable Care89
Shock Loading90
Winch Maintenance And Service Safety91
Emission Control Systems93
Operation On Public Lands In The Usa93
Exhaust Emission Control System93
Electromagnetic Interference93
Maintenance95
Periodic Maintenance Chart95
Severe Use Definition96
Maintenance Chart Key96
Lubrication Guide99
Engine Oil99
Oil Recommendations99
Oil Level100
Oil And Filter Change101
Transmission Oil102
Oil Check102
Oil Change102
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid103
Fluid Check103
Power Steering Unit105
Steering Assembly105
Cooling System105
Recovery Bottle Coolant105
Brakes106
Hand Brake106
Seat Removal (Touring/1-Up Models)107
Seat Removal (X2)107
Side Panel Removal107
Footwell Removal (1-Up Models)107
Footwell/Footwell Support Removal (2-Up Models)108
Tires108
Tire Tread Depth108
Front Wheel Hub Tightening109
Wheel Removal109
Wheel Installation109
Toe Alignment110
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications110
Air Filter Installation111
Breather Valve/Hose (450/570)111
Fuse Replacement111
Lights112
Headlight Lamp Replacement112
High Beam Adjustment113
Low Beam Adjustment114
Headlight Housing Replacement (570 Sp Models)114
Headlight Housing Replacement I(570/570 Eps/2X4)114
Lower Headlamp Replacement115
Teillight/Brake Lights Replacement115
Normal Plug116
Wet Fouled Plug116
Spark Plug Recommendations116
Spark Plug Inspection116
Vehicle Immersion117
Spark Arrester118
Pvt System119
When To Use Low Range And High Range120
Battery121
Pvt Drying121
Battery Removal122
Battery Installation122
Battery Storage122
Battery Charging123
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)123
Canber And Caster124
Rear Spring124
Handlebars124
Cleaning And Storage125
Washing The Vehicle125
Polishing The Vehicle125
Storage Tips126
Sportsman 450 Utility Edition126
Clutching128
Oil And Filter128
Air Filter/Air Box128
Fluid Levels128
Fog The Engine129
Storage Area/Covers129
Transporting The Atv130
Specifications131
Sportsman 450 Ho/Ho Eps131
Sportsman 450 Hd 2X4133
Sportsman 570/570 Eps/570 Sp137
Sportsman 570 Hd140
Sportsman 570 Utility Edition142
Sportsman Touring 570/570 Eps/570 Sp144
Sportsman X2 570 Eps147
Ute 570149
Sportsman 6X6 570151
Polaris Products155
Lubricants/Service Products155
Troubleshooting157
Drive Belt Wear/Burn157
Engine Doesn't Turn Over158
Engine Turns Over, Fails To Start158
Engine Backfires158
Engine Pings Or Knocks159
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls Or Misfires159
Engine Stops Or Loses Power160
Warranty161
Maintenance Log169
Index171