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Polaris 2009 Sportsman 500 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Polaris 2009 Sportsman 500 Owner's Manual (132 pages)
Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 3.13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Introduction
7
Vehicle Identification Numbers
9
Safety
10
Safe Riding Gear
11
Eye Protection
12
Equipment Modifications
12
Safety Warnings
13
Handling Gasoline
14
Exposure to Exhaust
14
Protective Apparel
15
Carrying a Passenger
15
Operating on Pavement
16
Operating on Public Roads
16
Operating at Excessive Speeds
16
Improper Hill Climbing
17
Turning Improperly
17
Physical Control of the Atv
17
Jumps and Stunts
17
Descending Hills Improperly
18
Crossing Hillsides
18
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
19
Operating on Steep Hills
19
Operating on Slippery Terrain
20
Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
20
Skidding or Sliding
21
Operating through Deep Water
22
Improper Cargo Loading
22
Hot Exhaust Systems
23
Unauthorized Use of the Atv
23
Operating a Damaged Atv
23
Physical Skills
23
Poor Visibility
23
Safety Decals and Locations
24
Age 16 Warning
25
Clutch Cover Warning
26
Features and Controls
27
Throttle Lever
29
Brake Lever
30
Parking Brake
32
Fuel Valve
34
Fuel Filter
34
Engaging Awd
36
All Wheel Drive System
36
Engaging Active Descent Control
37
Disengaging Active Descent Control
37
Instrument Cluster
38
Rider Information Center
39
Operation
44
Safe Operation Practices
46
Trail Etiquette
47
Starting the Engine
49
Cold Weather Operation
50
Driving Procedures
51
Turning the Vehicle
52
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
53
Driving Uphill
54
Driving Downhill
56
Driving through Water
58
Driving over Obstacles
59
Driving in Reverse
60
Hauling Cargo
61
Towing Loads
62
Parking on an Incline
63
Emission Control Systems
64
Maintenance
65
Periodic Maintenance Chart
66
Maintenance Chart Key
66
Periodic Maintenance Chart
67
Lubrication Guide
70
Engine Oil
71
Oil Recommendations
71
Oil Level
72
Oil and Filter Change
73
Oil Pump Priming
75
Transmission Oil
76
Oil Change
77
Fluid Change
78
Cooling System
81
Recovery Bottle Coolant
81
Radiator Coolant
82
Hand Brake
83
Toe Alignment
84
Side Panel Removal
85
Wheel Removal
86
Wheel Installation
87
Air Filter
88
Fuse Replacement
90
Headlight Lamp Replacement
91
High Beam Adjustment
92
Low Beam Adjustment
92
Headlight Housing Replacement
93
Spark Plugs
95
Spark Plug Inspection
95
Vehicle Immersion
97
Spark Arrestor
98
Pvt System
99
Pvt Drying
101
Battery Removal
103
Battery Installation
104
Battery Storage
105
Cleaning and Storage
108
Polishing the Vehicle
109
Washing the Vehicle
109
Storage Tips
111
Transporting the Atv
114
Adjustments
115
Throttle Cable Freeplay
117
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
118
Troubleshooting
118
Engine Overheating
121
Polaris Products
122
Specifications
123
Jetting Chart
124
Clutching Chart
124
Warranty
125
Maintenance Log
131
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