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Polaris 2008 Sportsman 400 manual available for free PDF download: 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
Vehicle Identification Numbers
5
Safety Decals and Locations
6
General Warning
6
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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