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Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 6x6 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
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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