User Manuals: Polaris 2006 Sportsman 500 ATV

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Polaris 2006 Sportsman 500 Owner's Manual

Polaris 2006 Sportsman 500 Owner's Manual (134 pages)

Polaris 2006 ATV Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
Vehicle Identification Numbers
8
- Safety Decals and Locations
  9
- Safe Riding Gear
  13
- Know Your Vehicle
  14
- Age Restrictions
  14
- Operator Safety
  14
- Safety Training
  14
- Equipment Modifications
  18
- Engine Electrical Switches
  34
Controls
34
- Throttle Lever
  35
- Light Switches
  36
- Brake Lever
  36
- Master Cylinder
  37
- Parking Brake
  38
- Setting the Parking Brake
  38
- Important Safeguards
  38
- Auxiliary Brake
  39
- Brake Fluid Level
  39
- Fuel Filter
  40
- Fuel Valve
  40
- Fuel Tank
  40
- Belt Life
  41
- Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
  41
- Engaging Front Gearcase
  42
- All Wheel Drive System
  42
Features
42
- Instrument Cluster
  43
- Rider Information Center
  44
- Diagnostic Mode
  46
- Fuel Safety
  48
Operation
48
- PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
  49
- Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
  49
- Break-In Period
  49
- Pre-Ride Inspection
  50
- Pre-Ride Checklist
  50
- Starting a Cold Engine
  51
- Starting the Engine
  51
- Cold Weather Operation
  52
- Starting a Warm Engine
  52
- Driving Safely
  53
- Hauling Cargo
  53
- Driving Procedures
  55
- Making Turns
  56
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  57
- Driving Uphill
  58
- Driving Downhill
  60
- Turning Around on a Hill
  61
- Driving through Water
  62
- Driving over Obstacles
  63
- Driving in Reverse
  64
- Parking on an Incline
  65
- Noise Emission Control System
  66
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  66
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  66
- Electromagnetic Interference
  66
Emission Control Systems
66
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  67
- Severe Use Definition
  67
Maintenance and Lubrication
67
- Maintenance Chart Key
  68
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  69
- Lubrication Guide
  72
- Oil Check
  73
- Engine Oil
  73
- Premium 4 Synthetic Oil
  73
- Transmission Oil Check & Change
  79
- Oil Change
  79
- Front Gearcase Oil
  80
- Rear Gearcase Oil
  82
- Radiator Coolant Level
  83
- Engine Cooling System
  83
- Cooling System Operation
  84
- Coolant Level
  84
- Steering Assembly
  87
- Toe Alignment
  87
- Side Panel Removal
  88
- Footwell Removal
  88
- Tire Tread Depth
  89
- Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  89
- Wheel Removal
  89
- Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  90
- Wheel Installation
  90
- Air Filter Service
  91
- Filter Systems
  91
- Headlight Lamp Replacement
  92
- High Beam Adjustment
  93
- Low Beam Adjustment
  93
- Headlight Housing Replacement
  94
- Lower Headlamp Removal / Installation
  95
- Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  96
- Spark Plugs
  96
- Vehicle Immersion
  97
- Spark Arrestor
  98
- Low Range
  99
- High Range
  99
- Pvt System
  99
- Pvt Drying
  100
- Battery Installation
  102
- Battery Removal
  102
- Battery Storage
  103
- Cleaning and Storage
  105
- Washing the ATV
  105
- Waxing the ATV
  105
- Storage Tips
  106
- Breather Filter
  106
- Fluid Levels
  106
- Transporting the Atv
  109
- Camber and Caster
  110
- Rear Spring
  110
Adjustments
110
- Carburetor/Idle Rpm
  111
- Throttle Cable Freeplay
  112
Polaris Products
114
Troubleshooting
115
- Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
  116
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  116
- Engine Backfires
  117
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  117
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  118
- Engine Overheating
  118
Specifications
119
- Clutching Chart
  120
- Sportsman 450
  120
- Jetting Chart
  120
Warranty
125
Maintenance Log
131
Index
133

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