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Polaris 2010 Sportsman 550 XP Owner's Manual (148 pages)

Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
7
Introduction
8
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
  10
- Safety Training
  11
Safety
11
- Safe Riding Gear
  12
- Equipment Modifications
  13
- Eye Protection
  13
  - Age Restrictions
    14
  - Operating Without Instruction
    14
  - Safety Warnings
    14
  - Exposure to Exhaust
    15
  - Failure to Inspect before Operating
    15
  - Handling Gasoline
    15
  - Carrying a Passenger
    16
  - Protective Apparel
    16
  - Using Alcohol or Drugs
    16
  - Operating at Excessive Speeds
    17
  - Operating on Pavement
    17
  - Operating on Public Roads
    17
  - Improper Hill Climbing
    18
  - Jumps and Stunts
    18
  - Physical Control of the Atv
    18
  - Turning Improperly
    18
  - Crossing Hillsides
    19
  - Descending Hills Improperly
    19
  - Operating on Steep Hills
    20
  - Stalling While Climbing a Hill
    20
  - Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
    21
  - Operating on Slippery Terrain
    21
  - Improper Tire Maintenance
    22
  - Operating Improperly in Reverse
    22
  - Operating over Obstacles
    23
  - Operating through Deep Water
    23
  - Skidding or Sliding
    23
  - Improper Cargo Loading
    24
  - Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
    24
  - Poor Visibility
    24
  - Hot Exhaust Systems
    25
  - Operating a Damaged Atv
    25
  - Physical Skills
    25
  - Unauthorized Use of the Atv
    25
  - General Warning
    26
  - Safety Labels and Locations
    26
  - Age 16 Warning
    27
  - Discretionary Warning
    27
  - "No Passenger" Warning
    28
  - Tire Pressure/Load Warning
    28
  - Clutch Cover Warning
    29
  - Hitch Capacity Label
    29
  - Rack Warning, Front and Rear
    29
- X4 Switch
  30
Mode/Reverse Override Switch
30
Features and Controls
30
- Engine Stop Switch
  31
- Headlight Switch
  31
- Main Key Switch
  31
- Throttle Lever
  32
- Brake Lever
  33
  - Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
    34
  - Parking Brake
    35
  - Auxiliary Foot Brake
    36
  - Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
    37
  - Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
    37
  - Fuel Tank
    37
- All Wheel Drive System
  38
- Engaging 4X
  39
- Engaging Active Descent Control
  40
- Instrument Cluster
  41
- Rider Information Center
  42
- Standard/Metric Display
  45
- Information Display Area
  46
- Diagnostic Display Mode
  47
- Sportsman 550XP/XP EPS Diagnostic Codes
  49
- Sportsman 850XP/XP EPS Diagnostic Codes
  51
- Front Rack/Compartment
  52
Operation
53
- Break-In Period
  53
  - Pre-Ride Checklist
    54
  - Safe Operation Practices
    55
  - Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
    56
  - Trail Etiquette
    56
- Cold Weather Operation
  57
  - Starting the Engine
    57
  - Driving Procedures
    58
  - Turning the Vehicle
    59
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  60
- Driving Uphill
  61
- Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  62
- Driving Downhill
  63
- Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
  64
- Driving through Water
  65
- Driving over Obstacles
  66
- Driving in Reverse
  67
- Hauling Cargo
  68
- Towing Loads
  69
- Parking on an Incline
  70
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  71
- Electromagnetic Interference
  71
- Noise Emission Control System
  71
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  71
Emission Control Systems
71
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  72
- Severe Use Definition
  72
Maintenance
72
- Maintenance Chart Key
  73
- Lubrication Guide
  76
- Engine Oil
  77
  - Oil Level
    77
  - Oil Recommendations
    77
  - Oil and Filter Change
    78
  - Oil Change
    80
  - Oil Check
    80
  - Transmission Oil
    80
  - Fluid Change
    81
  - Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
    81
  - Oil Check
    82
  - Rear Gearcase Oil
    82
  - Oil Change
    83
- Cooling System
  86
  - Power Steering Unit
    86
  - Recovery Bottle Coolant
    87
  - Radiator Coolant
    88
  - Hand Brake
    89
  - Steering Assembly
    90
  - Toe Alignment
    90
  - Seat Removal
    91
  - Tire Tread Depth
    92
  - Front Wheel Hub Tightening
    93
  - Wheel Removal
    93
  - Wheel Installation
    94
  - Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
    94
- Air Filter
  95
  - Fuse Replacement
    96
  - Headlight Lamp Replacement
    97
  - High Beam Adjustment
    98
  - Low Beam Adjustment
    99
  - Headlight Housing Replacement
    100
  - Lower Headlamp Replacement
    101
  - Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
    101
  - Spark Plug Inspection
    102
  - Spark Plug Recommendations
    102
  - Spark Plugs
    102
  - Vehicle Immersion
    104
  - Spark Arrestor
    105
  - Pvt System
    106
  - Pvt Drying
    108
  - Battery Removal
    110
  - Battery Installation
    111
  - Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
    112
  - Battery Storage
    112
  - Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
    113
  - Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
    113
- Cleaning and Storage
  115
- Washing Tips
  115
- Washing the Vehicle
  115
- Polishing the Vehicle
  116
- Polishing Tips
  116
- Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
  117
- Removing Corrosion
  117
- Storage Tips
  118
- Stabilize the Fuel
  118
- Oil and Filter
  118
- Clean the Exterior
  118
- Fluid Levels
  119
- Battery Maintenance
  120
- Transporting the Atv
  121
- Throttle Cable Freeplay
  122
Adjustments
122
Camber and Caster
124
Troubleshooting
125
- Drive Belt Wear/Burn
  125
- Engine Backfires
  126
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  127
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  127
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  128
- Engine Overheating
  128
Polaris Products
129
Specifications
130
Declaration of Conformity
134
Limited Warranty
135
Warranty
135
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
141
Maintenance Log
143
Index
146
Index
147

Polaris 2010 Sportsman 550 XP Owner's Manual (137 pages)

Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
6
Introduction
7
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
  8
- Safety Training
  9
Safety
9
- Age Restrictions
  9
- Equipment Modifications
  9
  - Rider Safety
    10
  - Safe Riding Gear
    17
- Eye Protection
  18
  - Safety Labels and Locations
    19
  - General Alert
    20
  - Hill Operation Alert
    20
  - No Passenger" Warning
    21
  - Tire Pressure/Load Alert
    21
  - Clutch Cover Alert
    22
  - Hitch Capacity Label
    22
  - Rack Warning, Front and Rear
    22
- X4 Switch
  23
- Hazard Warning Switch
  23
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  23
Features and Controls
23
- Headlight Switch
  24
- Horn Switch
  24
- Main Key Switch
  24
- Turn Signal Switch
  24
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
  25
- Throttle Lever
  25
- Foot Brake
  26
- Hand Brake Lever
  26
- Parking Brake
  27
- Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
  28
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  28
- Fuel Tank
  29
- Steering Lock
  29
- Front Rack/Compartment
  30
- All Wheel Drive System
  31
- Engaging 4X
  32
- Disengaging Active Descent Control
  33
- Engaging Active Descent Control
  33
- Instrument Cluster
  34
- Rider Information Center
  35
- Standard/Metric Display
  38
- Information Display Area
  39
Operation
45
- Break-In Period
  45
- Cold Weather Operation
  48
  - Starting the Engine
    48
  - Driving Procedures
    49
  - Turning the Vehicle
    50
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  51
- Driving through Water
  52
- Driving over Obstacles
  53
- Driving in Reverse
  54
- Driving Uphill
  55
- Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  57
- Driving Downhill
  58
- Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
  59
- Hauling Cargo
  61
- Towing Loads
  62
- Parking on an Incline
  63
- Noise Emission Control System
  64
- Spark Arrestor
  64
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  64
- Electromagnetic Interference
  64
Emission Control Systems
64
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  65
- Severe Use Definition
  65
Maintenance
65
- Maintenance Chart Key
  66
- Lubrication Guide
  69
- Engine Oil
  70
  - Oil Level
    70
  - Oil and Filter Change
    71
  - Oil Change
    73
  - Oil Check
    73
  - Transmission Oil
    73
  - Fluid Change
    74
  - Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
    74
  - Oil Check
    75
  - Rear Gearcase Oil
    75
  - Oil Change
    76
- Cooling System
  79
  - Power Steering Unit
    79
  - Recovery Bottle Coolant
    80
  - Radiator Coolant
    81
- Brake Fluid
  82
- Brake Inspections
  84
  - Toe Alignment
    85
  - Seat Removal
    86
  - Steering Assembly
    86
  - Front Wheel Hub Tightening
    87
  - Tire Tread Depth
    87
  - Wheel Removal
    87
  - Wheel Installation
    88
  - Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
    88
- Air Filter
  89
  - Fuse Replacement
    90
  - Headlight Beam Adjustment
    91
  - Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
    94
  - Throttle Cable Freeplay
    95
  - Camber and Caster
    97
  - Spark Plug Inspection
    98
  - Spark Plug Recommendations
    98
  - Spark Plugs
    98
  - Vehicle Immersion
    100
  - Spark Arrestor
    101
  - Pvt System
    102
  - Pvt Drying
    104
  - Battery Removal
    106
  - Battery Installation
    107
  - Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
    108
  - Battery Storage
    108
  - Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
    109
  - Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
    109
- Cleaning and Storage
  111
- Washing the Vehicle
  111
- Polishing the Vehicle
  112
- Polishing Tips
  112
- Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
  113
- Removing Corrosion
  113
- Storage Tips
  114
- Stabilize the Fuel
  114
- Oil and Filter
  114
- Clean the Exterior
  114
- Fluid Levels
  115
- Battery Maintenance
  116
- Transporting the Vehicle
  117
Troubleshooting
118
- Drive Belt Wear/Burn
  118
- Engine Backfires
  119
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  120
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  120
- Engine Overheating
  121
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  121
Polaris Products
122
Specifications
123
Specifications
126
Declaration of Conformity
127
Limited Warranty
128
Warranty
128
Limitations of Warranties and Remedies
130
Maintenance Log
132
Index
135
Specifications
137
Index
137

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