Polaris Sportsman 400 1996 Manual

CONTENTS
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CHAPTER ONE .
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization
Notes, cautions and warnings
Safety first
Cleaning parts
Handling gasoline safely
Service hints
Torqu e sped fica tion s
Fas teners
Lubrica nts
Threadlocking compound
RTV gasket sealant
CHAPTER TWO . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING
Operatin g requirement s
Troubleshooting instruments
Starting the engine
Start ing diffi culties
Engine is difficult to start
Engine starting system
Charging system
Ignition system
Electroni c throttle control
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Expendable supplies
Serial numbers
Warning and information labels
Basic hand tools
Precision measuring tools
Spec ial tools
Fabricat ing tools
Mechanic's tips
Beari ng rep lacement
Seals
Storage
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Fue l sys tem
Engine overheating
Engine
Eng ine no ises
Cy linder leak dow n test
Power tra in
Stee ring
Frame noise
Brakes