Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI X2 Manuals

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Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI X2 Owner's Manual

Polaris 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI X2 Owner's Manual (163 pages)

Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
Vehicle Identification Numbers
8
Know Your Vehicle
8
Safety
9
- General Warning
  10
- Passenger Safety Warning
  11
- Safety Decals and Locations
  11
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning
  12
- Clutch Cover Warning
  13
- Reverse Override Warning
  14
- Box Warning
  14
- Safe Riding Gear
  15
- Eye Protection
  16
- Age Restrictions
  17
- Rider Safety
  17
- Safety Training
  18
- Equipment Modifications
  24
- Engine Stop Switch
  41
- X4 Switch
  41
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  41
Features and Controls
41
- Differential Switch
  42
- Headlight Switch
  42
- Worklight Switch
  42
- Throttle Lever
  43
- Brake Lever
  44
- Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  45
- Parking Brake
  46
- Auxiliary Foot Brake
  47
- Fuel Tank Cap
  48
- Fuel Filter (500 Efi)
  48
- Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
  48
- Recoil Starter (500 Efi)
  49
- All Wheel Drive System
  50
- Engaging 4X
  51
- Disengaging Active Descent Control
  52
- Engaging Active Descent Control
  52
- Seat Conversion
  53
- Passenger Seat
  53
- Instrument Cluster
  55
- Rider Information Center
  56
- Diagnostic Mode
  58
- Rider Information Center Downloading Codes
  62
- Fuel Safety
  63
Operation
63
- Break-In Period
  64
- Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
  64
- PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
  64
- Pre-Ride Checklist
  65
- Starting the Engine
  66
- Cold Weather Operation
  66
- Hauling Cargo
  67
- Towing Loads
  69
- Dumping Cargo
  70
- Driving Procedures
  71
- Turning the Vehicle
  72
- Driving with a Passenger
  73
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  75
- Driving Uphill
  76
- Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  77
- Driving Downhill
  78
- Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
  79
- Driving through Water
  81
- Driving over Obstacles
  83
- Parking on an Incline
  84
- Driving in Reverse
  85
- Noise Emission Control System
  87
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  87
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  87
- Electromagnetic Interference
  87
Emission Control Systems
87
Periodic Maintenance Chart
88
Maintenance
88
- Maintenance Chart Key
  89
- Lubrication Guide
  92
- Oil Recommendations
  93
- Engine Oil
  93
- Oil and Filter Change
  100
- Transmission Oil Level
  101
- Front Gearcase Fluid
  102
- Demand Drive Capacities
  102
- Transmission Oil Change
  102
- Fluid Change
  103
- Fluid Level
  103
- Cooling System
  105
- Recovery Bottle Coolant
  105
- Radiator Coolant
  106
- Hand Brake
  107
- Toe Alignment
  108
- Footwell Removal
  109
- Steering Assembly
  109
- Side Panel Removal
  109
- Wheel Removal
  110
- Tire Tread Depth
  110
- Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  110
- Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  111
- Wheel Installation
  111
- Air Filter
  112
- Fuse Replacement
  114
- Headlight Lamp Replacement
  115
- High Beam Adjustment
  116
- Low Beam Adjustment
  116
- Headlight Housing Replacement
  117
- Lower Headlamp Replacement
  118
- Spark Plug Recommendations
  119
- Spark Plug Inspection
  119
- Spark Plugs
  119
- Vehicle Immersion
  121
- Spark Arrestor
  122
- Pvt System
  123
- Pvt Drying
  125
- Conventional Battery
  126
- Battery Removal
  127
- Battery Installation
  128
- Battery Storage
  129
- Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
  129
- Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
  130
- Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
  130
- Washing the Vehicle
  132
- Cleaning and Storage
  132
- Polishing the Vehicle
  133
- Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
  134
- Storage Tips
  135
- Fluid Levels
  136
- Transporting the Atv
  138
- Camber and Caster
  139
- Rear Spring
  139
Adjustments
139
- Throttle Cable Freeplay
  141
- Drive Belt Wear/Burn
  142
Troubleshooting
142
- Engine Backfires
  143
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  144
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  144
- Engine Overheating
  145
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  145
Polaris Products
146
Sportsman X2 500 Efi
147
Specifications
147
Sportsman X2 700 Efi
149
Warranty
153
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
158
Maintenance Log
159
Index
161
- Oil Change
  162
- Oil Level
  162

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