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Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 6x6 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 6x6 Owner's Manual (145 pages)
Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Vehicle Identification Numbers
8
Know Your Vehicle
8
General Warning
9
Safety Decals and Locations
9
Front Rack/Box Warning
10
Reverse Override Warning
10
Tire Pressure/Load Warning
10
Age 16 Warning
11
Clutch Cover Warning
11
Container/No Passenger Warning
11
All Wheel Drive Switch
12
Hitch Capacity Label
12
Safety
9
Safe Riding Gear
13
Eye Protection
14
Age Restrictions
15
Operator Safety
15
Safety Training
16
Equipment Modifications
21
Mode/Reverse Override Switch
37
Engine Stop Switch
38
Headlight Switch
38
Main Key Switch
38
Features and Controls
37
Throttle Lever
39
Brake Systems
40
Parking Brake
42
Fuel Tank Cap
43
Fuel Valve
43
Transmission Gear Selector
44
Recoil Starter
45
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
46
Tool Kit
47
Instrument Cluster
48
Rider Information Center
49
Diagnostic Mode
52
Operation
53
Fuel Safety
53
Break-In Period
54
Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
54
PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
54
Pre-Ride Checklist
55
Starting the Engine
56
Hauling Cargo
58
Dumping Cargo
59
Load Distribution
60
Driving Procedures
61
Driving Safely
61
Turning the Vehicle
62
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
63
Driving Uphill
64
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
65
Driving Downhill
66
Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
67
Driving through Water
68
Driving over Obstacles
69
Driving in Reverse
70
Parking on an Incline
71
Emission Control Systems
72
Crankcase Emission Control System
72
Exhaust Emission Control System
72
Electromagnetic Interference
72
Noise Emission Control System
72
Periodic Maintenance Chart
73
Maintenance
73
Maintenance Chart Key
74
Lubrication Recommendations
77
Engine Oil
79
Oil Recommendations
79
Oil Level
80
Oil and Filter Change
81
Oil Pump Priming
83
Oil Change
84
Transmission Oil
84
Front Gearcase Oil
85
Oil Check
85
Cooling System
86
Recovery Bottle Coolant
86
Radiator Coolant
87
Rear Brake
88
Toe Alignment
89
Side Panel Removal
90
Steering Assembly
90
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
91
Tire Tread Depth
91
Wheel Removal
91
Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
92
Wheel Installation
92
Air Box Drain
93
Air Filter
93
Headlight Lamp Replacement
95
High Beam Adjustment
96
Headlight Housing Replacement
97
Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
98
Spark Plug Inspection
99
Spark Plug Recommendations
99
Spark Plugs
99
Recoil Housing
100
Vehicle Immersion
101
Spark Arrestor
102
Pvt System
103
Pvt Drying
105
Conventional Battery
106
Battery Removal
107
Battery Installation
108
Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
109
Battery Storage
109
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
110
Cleaning and Storage
112
Washing the Vehicle
112
Polishing the Vehicle
113
Storage Tips
114
Transporting the Vehicle
117
Camber and Caster
118
Adjustments
118
Throttle Cable Freeplay
119
Troubleshooting
123
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
123
Engine Backfires
124
Engine Pings or Knocks
125
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
125
Engine Stops or Loses Power
126
Engine Overheating
126
Specifications
127
Clutching Chart
128
Jetting Chart
128
Polaris Products
129
Limited Warranty
130
Warranty
130
How to Obtain Warranty Service
132
Engine Oil
132
Spark Arrestor
132
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
135
California Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
135
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
135
Limited Warranty
136
Warranty Period
136
Maintenance Schedule
137
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
139
Maintenance Log
140
Index
143
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