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Polaris Sportsman 550 XP EPS manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Polaris Sportsman 550 XP EPS Owner's Manual (141 pages)
Polaris Industries All-Terrain Vehicles Owner's Manual
Brand:
Polaris
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Introduction
7
Vehicle Identification Numbers
9
Safety Training
10
Safety
10
Safe Riding Gear
11
Equipment Modifications
12
Safety Warnings
13
Operating Without Instruction
13
Age Restrictions
13
Failure to Inspect before Operating
14
Exposure to Exhaust
14
Handling Gasoline
14
Protective Apparel
15
Carrying a Passenger
15
Using Alcohol or Drugs
15
Operating at Excessive Speeds
16
Operating on Public Roads
16
Operating on Pavement
16
Jumps and Stunts
17
Improper Hill Climbing
17
Turning Improperly
17
Physical Control of the Atv
17
Descending Hills Improperly
18
Crossing Hillsides
18
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
19
Operating on Steep Hills
19
Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
20
Operating on Slippery Terrain
20
Operating Improperly in Reverse
21
Improper Tire Maintenance
21
Skidding or Sliding
22
Operating over Obstacles
22
Operating through Deep Water
22
Improper Cargo Loading
23
Poor Visibility
23
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
23
Hot Exhaust Systems
24
Physical Skills
24
Operating a Damaged Atv
24
Unauthorized Use of the Atv
24
General Warning
25
Safety Labels and Locations
25
Discretionary Warning
26
Age 16 Warning
26
"No Passenger" Warning
27
Tire Pressure/Load Warning
27
Rack Warning, Front and Rear
28
Hitch Capacity Label
28
Clutch Cover Warning
28
Features and Controls
29
Throttle Lever
31
Brake Lever
32
Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
33
Parking Brake
34
Auxiliary Foot Brake
35
Fuel Tank
36
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
36
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
36
All Wheel Drive System
37
Disengaging Active Descent Control
39
Engaging Active Descent Control
39
Instrument Cluster
40
Product View and Controls
41
Rider Information Center
41
Programmable Service Interval and Clock Mode
45
Diagnostic Display Mode
46
Sportsman 550Xp/Xp Eps Diagnostic Codes
48
Sportsman 850Xp/Xp Eps Diagnostic Codes
50
Front Rack/Compartment
51
Break-In Period
52
Operation
52
Pre-Ride Checklist
53
Safe Operation Practices
54
Trail Etiquette
55
Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
55
Starting the Engine
56
Cold Weather Operation
56
Driving Procedures
57
Turning the Vehicle
58
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
59
Driving Uphill
60
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
61
Driving Downhill
62
Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
63
Driving through Water
64
Driving over Obstacles
65
Driving in Reverse
66
Hauling Cargo
67
Towing Loads
68
Parking on an Incline
69
Emission Control Systems
70
Periodic Maintenance Chart
71
Maintenance
71
Maintenance Chart Key
72
Lubrication Guide
75
Oil Recommendations
76
Engine Oil
76
Oil Level
76
Oil and Filter Change
77
Oil Change
79
Oil Check
79
Transmission Oil
79
Fluid Change
80
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
80
Rear Gearcase Oil
81
Oil Check
81
Oil Change
82
Cooling System
85
Power Steering Unit
85
Recovery Bottle Coolant
86
Radiator Coolant
87
Hand Brake
88
Steering Assembly
89
Toe Alignment
89
Seat Removal
90
Tire Tread Depth
91
Wheel Removal
92
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
92
Wheel Installation
93
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
93
Air Filter
94
Fuse Replacement
95
Headlight Lamp Replacement
96
High Beam Adjustment
97
Low Beam Adjustment
98
Headlight Housing Replacement
99
Spark Plugs
101
Spark Plug Inspection
101
Spark Plug Recommendations
101
Vehicle Immersion
103
Spark Arrestor
104
Pvt System
105
Pvt Drying
107
Battery Removal
109
Battery Installation
110
Battery Storage
111
Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
111
Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)
112
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
112
Washing the Vehicle
114
Cleaning and Storage
114
Polishing the Vehicle
115
Chrome Wheel Care (if Equipped)
116
Storage Tips
117
Transporting the Atv
120
Throttle Cable Freeplay
121
Adjustments
121
Throttle Cable Freeplay
122
Camber and Caster
123
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
124
Troubleshooting
124
Engine Pings or Knocks
126
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
126
Engine Overheating
127
Engine Stops or Loses Power
127
Polaris Products
128
Specifications
129
Warranty
133
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
138
Maintenance Log
139
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