Polaris 2008 Sportsman 400 Manuals

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Polaris 2008 Sportsman 400 Owner's Manual

Polaris 2008 Sportsman 400 Owner's Manual (135 pages)

Polaris Industries 2008 All-Terrain Vehicle Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Know Your Vehicle
5
Safety
6
- Discretionary Warning
  7
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning
  7
- Age 16 Warning
  8
- "No Passenger" Warning
  8
- Reverse Override Warning
  9
- All Wheel Drive Switch
  9
- Hitch Capacity Label
  9
- Safe Riding Gear
  10
- Eye Protection
  11
- Operator Safety
  12
- Age Restrictions
  12
- Safety Training
  13
- Equipment Modifications
  18
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  34
Features and Controls
34
- Engine Stop Switch
  35
- Headlight Switch
  35
- Throttle Lever
  36
- Brake Lever
  37
- Parking Brake
  38
- Auxiliary Foot Brake
  39
- Fuel Tank Cap, Valve & Filter
  40
- Fuel Filter
  40
- Fuel Valve
  40
- Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
  41
- Recoil Starter
  42
- Engaging Awd
  43
- All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
  43
- Instrument Cluster
  44
- Rider Information Center
  45
- Fuel Safety
  46
Operation
46
- Break-In Period
  47
- Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
  48
- PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
  48
- Pre-Ride Checklist
  49
- Starting the Engine
  50
- Cold Weather Operation
  51
- Hauling Cargo
  52
- Towing Loads
  52
- Driving Safely
  54
- Driving Procedures
  54
- Turning the Vehicle
  55
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  56
- Driving Uphill
  57
- Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  58
- Driving Downhill
  59
- Driving through Water
  62
- Driving over Obstacles
  64
- Driving in Reverse
  65
- Parking on an Incline
  66
- Noise Emission Control System
  67
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  67
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  67
- Electromagnetic Interference
  67
Emission Control Systems
67
Maintenance
68
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  69
- Maintenance Chart Key
  69
- Lubrication Guide
  73
- Engine Oil
  74
- Oil Recommendations
  74
- Oil Specifications
  74
- Engine Oil Level
  75
- Oil and Filter Change
  76
- Transmission Oil
  78
- Oil Check
  79
- Oil Change
  80
- Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
  81
- Fluid Change
  83
- Recovery Bottle Coolant
  84
- Cooling System
  84
- Radiator Coolant
  85
- Brake Fluid
  86
- Hand Brake
  87
- Foot Brake
  87
- Brake Inspections
  88
- Toe Alignment
  89
- Side Panel Removal
  90
- Steering Assembly
  90
- Footwell Removal
  90
- Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  91
- Tire Tread Depth
  91
- Wheel Removal
  92
- Wheel Installation
  93
- Air Filter
  94
- Headlight Beam Adjustment
  95
- Headlamp Replacement
  96
- Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
  96
- Recoil Housing
  97
- Spark Plugs
  98
- Spark Plug Inspection
  98
- Spark Plug Recommendations
  98
- Spark Plug Condition
  99
- Vehicle Immersion
  100
- Spark Arrestor
  101
- Pvt System
  102
- Pvt Drying
  103
- Conventional Battery
  104
- Battery Maintenance
  104
- Battery Removal
  105
- Battery Installation
  106
- Battery Storage
  107
- Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
  107
- Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
  108
- Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
  108
- Washing the Vehicle
  110
- Cleaning and Storage
  110
- Polishing the Vehicle
  111
- Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
  112
- Removing Corrosion
  112
- Storage Tips
  113
- Transporting the Vehicle
  116
- Camber and Caster
  117
Adjustments
117
Throttle Cable Freeplay
120
Polaris Products
121
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
122
Troubleshooting
122
- Engine Backfires
  123
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  124
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  124
- Engine Overheating
  125
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  125
Specifications
126
- Clutching Chart
  127
- Jetting Chart
  127
- Limited Warranty
  128
Warranty
128
- How to Obtain Warranty Service
  130
- Engine Oil
  130
- U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
  133
Maintenance Log
134

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