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Polaris Sportsman 450 HO EPS 2018 Owner's Manual

Polaris Sportsman 450 HO EPS 2018 Owner's Manual (177 pages)

Sportsman series

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Introduction
9
- European Vibration and Noise
  10
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
  11
- Safety Training
  13
- Safe Riding Gear
  14
- Rider Comfort
  14
- Safety Warnings
  15
- Helmet
  15
- Eye Protection
  15
- Gloves
  15
- Using Alcohol or Drugs
  16
- Age Registrations
  16
- Operating Without Instructions
  16
- Handling Gasoline
  17
- Exposure to Exhaust
  17
- Protective Apparel
  17
- Failure to Inspect before Operating
  17
- Operating on Pavement
  18
- Operating on Public Roads
  18
- Physical Control of the Vehicle
  18
- Turning Improperly
  18
- Jumps and Stunts
  19
- Crossing Hillsides
  19
- Stalling While Climbing a Hill
  19
- Operating on Slippery Terrain
  19
- Operating over Obstacles
  20
- Skidding or Sliding
  20
- Operating Improperly in Reverse
  20
- Improper Tire Maintenance
  20
- Operating a Damaged Vehicle
  21
- Operating through Water
  21
- Improper Cargo Loading
  21
- Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
  21
- Poor Visibility
  22
- Physical Skills
  22
- Hot Exhaust Systems
  22
- Equipment Modifications
  22
- Safety Labels and Locations
  23
- "No Passenger" Warning (1-Up Models)
  23
- Discretionary Warning
  23
- General Warning
  24
- General Warning (2-Up Models)
  24
- Passenger Warning/Discretionary Warning (2-Up Models)
  25
- Age 16 Warning
  25
- 4X4 (AWD) Warning
  25
- Reverse Override Warning/Awd Caution
  25
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning (1-Up Models)
  26
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning (Touring)
  26
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning (X2)
  27
- Clutch Cover Warning
  27
- Hitch Capacity Label (570/570 Eps/2X4/Utility Edition)
  27
- Hitch Capacity Label (570 SP)
  27
- Rack Warning, Front and Rear (All Models Except X2)
  28
- Rack Warning, Front (X2)
  28
- Box Warning (X2)
  28
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  29
Features and Controls
29
- Headlight Switch
  30
- Main Key Switch
  30
- Engine Stop Switch
  30
- 4X4 Switch
  30
- Ignition Switch/Light Switch
  31
- Ddrive Mode (AWD) Switch
  31
- Throttle Lever
  32
- Brake Lever
  33
- Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  34
- Locking the Parking Brake
  35
- Auxiliary Foot Brake
  36
- Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
  36
- Brake Fluid Level
  36
- Fuel Cap
  37
- Passenger Seat Backrest (Touring)
  37
- Belt Life
  37
- Passenger Seat (X2)
  38
- Seat Conversion
  38
- Front Compartment
  39
- Front Rack
  39
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  40
- Extreme Use Battery
  40
- All Wheel Drive System
  40
- 4X4 Mode
  40
- Active Descent Control (ADC) System
  41
- Engaging 4X4
  41
- Engaging Active Descent Control
  41
- Disengaging Active Descent Control
  41
- All Wheel Drive System (Utility Edition and UTF Models)
  42
- AWD Mode
  42
- Active Descent Cotrol (ADC) System
  43
- 2X4 Mode
  43
- ADC AWD Mode
  43
- Instrument Cluster
  44
- Overview
  44
- Indicator Lamps
  45
- Display Area 1
  46
- Display Area 2
  47
- Options Menu
  48
- Unit Selection Distance
  49
- Unit Selection Temperature
  50
- Clock
  51
- Back Light Color
  52
- Back Light Level
  53
- Service Hours
  54
- Diagnostic Code
  55
- Diagnostic Display Code Definitions
  56
- Vehicle Break-In Period
  61
Operation
61
- Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
  62
- Brake System Break-In
  62
- PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
  62
- Pre-Ride Checklist
  63
- Safe Operation Practices
  64
- Trail Etiquette
  64
- Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
  65
- Starting the Engine
  65
- Cold Weather Operation
  65
- Driving Procedures
  66
- Turning the Vehicle
  66
- Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
  67
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  67
- Driving through Water
  68
- Driving over Obstacles
  69
- Driving Uphill
  70
- Driving Downhill
  71
- Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  72
- Driving in Reverse
  73
- Parking on an Incline
  73
- Stopping the Engine
  74
- Braking
  74
- Parking the Vehicle
  74
- Hauling Cargo
  75
- Towing Loads
  76
- Maximum Towing Capacities
  76
- Cargo Box Dumping
  78
- Towing Your Vehicle
  79
- Trailering Your Vehicle
  79
- Winch Safety Precautions
  81
Winch Guide
81
- Winch Operation
  83
- Winch Cable Care
  89
- Shock Loading
  90
- Winch Maintenance and Service Safety
  91
- Operation on Public Lands in the USA
  93
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  93
- Electromagnetic Interference
  93
Emission Control Systems
93
Periodic Maintenance Chart
95
Maintenance
95
- Severe Use Definition
  96
- Maintenance Chart Key
  96
- Oil Recommendations
  99
- Engine Oil
  99
- Lubrication Guide
  99
- Oil Level
  100
- Oil and Filter Change
  101
- Transmission Oil
  102
- Oil Check
  102
- Oil Change
  102
- Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
  103
- Fluid Check
  103
- Power Steering Unit
  105
- Steering Assembly
  105
- Cooling System
  105
- Recovery Bottle Coolant
  105
- Brakes
  106
- Hand Brake
  106
- Footwell Removal (1-Up Models)
  107
- Seat Removal (Touring/1-Up Models)
  107
- Side Panel Removal
  107
- Seat Removal (X2)
  107
- Footwell/Footwell Support Removal (2-Up Models)
  108
- Tires
  108
- Tire Tread Depth
  108
- Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  109
- Wheel Removal
  109
- Wheel Installation
  109
- Toe Alignment
  110
- Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  110
- Air Filter Installation
  111
- Breather Valve/Hose (450/570)
  111
- Fuse Replacement
  111
- Headlight Lamp Replacement
  112
- Lights
  112
- High Beam Adjustment
  113
- Low Beam Adjustment
  114
- Headlight Housing Replacement (570 SP Models)
  114
- Headlight Housing Replacement I(570/570 EPS/2X4)
  114
- Lower Headlamp Replacement
  115
- Teillight/Brake Lights Replacement
  115
- Normal Plug
  116
- Wet Fouled Plug
  116
- Spark Plug Recommendations
  116
- Spark Plug Inspection
  116
- Vehicle Immersion
  117
- Spark Arrester
  118
- PVT System
  119
- When to Use Low Range and High Range
  120
- PVT Drying
  121
- Battery
  121
- Battery Removal
  122
- Battery Installation
  122
- Battery Storage
  122
- Battery Charging
  123
- Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
  123
- Canber and Caster
  124
- Rear Spring
  124
- Handlebars
  124
- Cleaning and Storage
  125
- Washing the Vehicle
  125
- Polishing the Vehicle
  125
- Storage Tips
  126
- Sportsman 450 Utility Edition
  126
- Fluid Levels
  128
- Clutching
  128
- Air Filter/Air Box
  128
- Oil and Filter
  128
- Fog the Engine
  129
- Storage Area/Covers
  129
- Transporting the ATV
  130
- Sportsman 450 Ho/Ho EPS
  131
Specifications
131
- Sportsman 450 HD 2X4
  133
- Sportsman 570/570 EPS/570 SP
  137
- Sportsman 570 HD
  140
- Sportsman 570 Utility Edition
  142
- Sportsman Touring 570/570 EPS/570 SP
  144
- Sportsman X2 570 EPS
  147
- Ute 570
  149
- Sportsman 6X6 570
  151
- Lubricants/Service Products
  155
POLARIS Products
155
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
157
Troubleshooting
157
- Engine Doesn't Turn over
  158
- Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
  158
- Engine Backfires
  158
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  159
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  159
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  160
Warranty
161
Maintenance Log
169
Index
171

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