Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI ATV Manuals

Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI ATV Manuals

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Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI Owner's Manual

Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI Owner's Manual (155 pages)

Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual

Brand: Polaris | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Introduction
8
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
  10
- Safety Training
  11
Safety
11
Safe Riding Gear
12
Safety
12
- Equipment Modifications
  13
- Eye Protection
  13
- Age Restrictions
  14
- Operating Without Instruction
  14
- Safety Warnings
  14
- Exposure to Exhaust
  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
- Jumps and Stunts
  18
- Physical Control of the Atv
  18
- Turning Improperly
  18
- Crossing Hillsides
  19
- Descending Hills Improperly
  19
- Improper Hill Climbing
  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 over Obstacles
  22
- Skidding or Sliding
  22
- Improper Cargo Loading
  23
  - Operating through Deep Water
    23
  - Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
    24
- Poor Visibility
  24
- Hot Exhaust Systems
  25
- Operating a Damaged Atv
  25
- Physical Skills
  25
- General Warning
  26
- Safety Labels and Locations
  26
- Age 16 Warning
  27
- Reverse Override Warning/Awd Caution
  27
- Tire Pressure/Load Warning
  29
- Clutch Cover Warning
  30
- Box Warning
  31
- Mode/Reverse Override Switch
  32
- Engine Stop Switch
  32
Features and Controls
32
- Headlight Switch
  33
- Main Key Switch
  33
- X4 Switch
  33
- Throttle Lever
  34
- Brake Lever
  35
- Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  36
- Parking Brake
  37
  - Auxiliary Foot Brake
    38
  - Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
    39
  - All Wheel Drive System
    40
  - Engaging 4X
    41
  - Disengaging Active Descent Control
    42
  - Engaging Active Descent Control
    42
  - Fuel Tank Cap
    43
- Passenger Seat
  44
  - Seat Conversion
    44
  - Front Rack/Compartment
    46
  - Instrument Cluster
    47
- Rider Information Center
  48
  - 12-Hour/24-Hour Clock Display
    51
  - Odometer/Trip Meter Mode
    51
- Standard/Metric Display
  51
- Information Display Area
  52
- Break-In Period
  56
Operation
56
- Engine and Drivetrain Break-In
  57
- PVT Break-In (Clutches/Belt)
  57
- Pre-Ride Checklist
  58
- Safe Operation Practices
  59
  - Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
    60
  - Trail Etiquette
    60
  - Cold Weather Operation
    61
- Starting the Engine
  61
  - Driving Procedures
    62
  - Turning the Vehicle
    63
  - Driving with a Passenger
    64
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces
    66
  - Driving Uphill
    67
  - Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
    68
  - Driving Downhill
    69
  - Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
    70
  - Driving through Water
    72
  - Driving over Obstacles
    73
  - Driving in Reverse
    74
- Parking on an Incline
  75
- Hauling Cargo
  76
- Towing Loads
  78
- Dumping Cargo
  79
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  80
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  80
- Noise Emission Control System
  80
- Electromagnetic Interference
  80
Emission Control Systems
80
Severe Use Definition
81
Maintenance
81
- Maintenance Chart Key
  82
- Periodic Maintenance Chart
  82
  - Lubrication Guide
    85
  - Engine Oil
    86
  - Oil Recommendations
    86
  - Oil Level
    87
  - Engine Oil
    88
  - Oil and Filter Change
    88
  - Oil Change
    90
  - Oil Check
    90
  - Transmission Oil
    90
  - Fluid Change
    91
  - Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
    91
  - Oil Check
    92
  - Rear Gearcase Oil
    92
  - Oil Change
    93
  - Fluid Level
    94
  - Cooling System
    96
  - Recovery Bottle Coolant
    97
  - Radiator Coolant
    98
  - Auxiliary Foot Brake
    99
  - Hand Brake
    99
- Steering Assembly
  100
- Toe Alignment
  100
- Seat Removal
  101
  - Side Panel/Footwell Removal
    101
  - Front Wheel Hub Tightening
    102
  - Tire Tread Depth
    102
  - Wheel Removal
    102
  - Wheel Installation
    103
  - Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
    103
  - Air Filter
    104
  - Fuse Replacement
    105
  - Headlight Lamp Replacement
    106
  - High Beam Adjustment
    107
  - Headlight Housing Replacement
    108
  - Low Beam Adjustment
    108
  - Lower Headlamp Replacement
    109
  - Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
    109
- Spark Plug Inspection
  110
- Spark Plug Recommendations
  110
- Spark Plugs
  110
- Vehicle Immersion
  112
- Spark Arrestor
  113
- Pvt System
  114
- Pvt Drying
  115
  - Battery Removal
    117
  - Battery Installation
    118
  - Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
    119
  - Battery Storage
    119
  - Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
    120
  - Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
    120
  - Throttle Cable Freeplay
    122
  - Camber and Caster
    125
  - Transporting the Atv
    126
  - Cleaning and Storage
    127
  - Washing the Vehicle
    127
  - Washing Tips
    127
- Polishing the Vehicle
  128
  - Polishing Tips
    128
  - Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
    129
  - Removing Corrosion
    129
  - Oil and Filter
    130
  - Stabilize the Fuel
    130
- Storage Tips
  130
- Fluid Levels
  131
- Drive Belt Wear/Burn
  133
Troubleshooting
133
- Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
  134
- Engine Backfires
  134
- Engine Pings or Knocks
  135
- Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  135
- Engine Overheating
  136
- Engine Stops or Loses Power
  136
Polaris Products
137
Specifications
138
Specifications
139
Declaration of Conformity
140
Limited Warranty
141
Warranty
141
- How to Obtain Warranty Service
  144
- How to Get Service
  145
- U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
  147
Maintenance Log
149
Index
152

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