Polaris 2X4- User Manual

Polaris 2X4

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – to the owner’s manual on the next page. If you cannot locate this card,; The engine exhaust from this; WARNING
  • Page 6 – WELCOME; Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles; RANGER
  • Page 8 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 10 – VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Record your ATV’s identification numbers and key number in the
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as; Age Restrictions
  • Page 12 – The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this; safety alert symbol; safety alert warning; safety alert caution; CAUTION; caution
  • Page 13 – Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these; Take a training
  • Page 15 – FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Con-; Equipment Modifications; The addition of certain accessories, including (but not limited
  • Page 16 – not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations; abilities, or judgment needed to operate an ATV safely and could
  • Page 19 – could seriously affect operator; visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
  • Page 20 – the chance of an accident,; schedules described in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 22 – caution when operating on
  • Page 25 – turning as hills could cause
  • Page 26 – or improperly dismounting
  • Page 27 – trees when possible. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and; caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.; people behind the ATV. When it’s safe to proceed, back slowly.
  • Page 28 – unavoidable to enter water that exceeds the recommended
  • Page 29 – accessories. All parts and accessories added to the vehicle must
  • Page 31 – Safety Decals and Locations; ATV carefully. If any of the decals shown in this manual differ from; Your ATV may not have all of the decals shown. Decals vary
  • Page 32 – NO STEP
  • Page 33 – Location F
  • Page 34 – Location H
  • Page 35 – Safe Riding Gear
  • Page 36 – Fuel Safety
  • Page 37 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Electrical Switches; - The lights won’t turn on; Override Switch; while backing, depress the override switch.
  • Page 38 – Engine Stop Switch; OFF; Main Switch; RUN; Turn off the main switch to end all electrical power to the
  • Page 39 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 40 – Brakes; Master Cylinder; eye
  • Page 41 – Brake Lever; Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of
  • Page 42 – Parking Brake; Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could; Setting the Parking Brake; Important Safeguards
  • Page 43 – Auxiliary Brake; Aggressively applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a; reduce
  • Page 44 – Choke; There’s about a 7 to 10 mile; ON; Fuel Tank
  • Page 45 – Automatic Transmission Gear Selector; you must first apply the; Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the; PARK and lock the parking brake.; Belt Life; neutral for better mobility and to prevent damage to the belt.
  • Page 46 – Recoil Starter; stop pulling immediately
  • Page 47 – The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the; Engaging Front Gearcase; Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
  • Page 48 – speed from the right front wheel. The instrument cluster measures
  • Page 49 – Rider Information Center; If the instrument cluster no longer illuminates, it’s possible
  • Page 50 – mode; If using the mode button to program the rider information; The odometer records the miles traveled by the ATV.; In the Rider Information Center, the trip meter display; This mode logs the total hours the engine has been in operation.
  • Page 51 – Mode 4 - Programmable Service Interval; If you scroll past the intended number, hold the button down
  • Page 52 – Diagnostic Mode; Any movement of the tires will also take the machine out of
  • Page 53 – SH
  • Page 54 – If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury
  • Page 55 – OPERATION; Starting the Engine; Starting a Cold Engine
  • Page 56 – Starting a Warm Engine; Cold Weather Operation for 4-Cycle Engines
  • Page 57 – Driving Safely; Driving Procedures; Sit upright with both feet on the footrests and both hands on the
  • Page 58 – Making Turns; rear wheels equally at all times. This means that the wheel on the; Practice making turns at slow speeds before attempting to; Turning at sharp angles or at excessive speeds can result in
  • Page 59 – Hauling Cargo; Your ATV has been designed to carry or tow a certain amount of load.; Use low forward gear when hauling or towing heavy cargo to extend
  • Page 61 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; quick, sharp turns which can cause skids.
  • Page 62 – Driving Uphill; If all forward speed is lost:; terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
  • Page 63 – Sidehilling; control or vehicle overturn, resulting in severe injury or death.; while keeping your feet on the footrests.; If the vehicle begins to tip, quickly turn the front wheel
  • Page 64 – Driving Downhill; slightly; Familiarize yourself with operation of the auxiliary rear brake; Excessive speed can cause loss of control and lead to serious
  • Page 65 – Turning Around on a Hill; Improper hill climbing procedures could cause loss of control or; slowly
  • Page 66 – Driving Through Water; critical
  • Page 67 – Driving Over Obstacles; Be constantly alert for hazards such as logs, rocks and low hanging; Severe injury or death can result if your vehicle comes in contact
  • Page 68 – Driving in Reverse; lightly
  • Page 69 – Parking on an Incline; Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it’s unavoidable, follow
  • Page 70 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System; The installation of devices that effectively increase exhaust; Spark Arrestor
  • Page 71 – MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION; Periodic Maintenance Chart; Severe Use Definition; Maintenance Chart Key
  • Page 75 – Lubrication Guide
  • Page 76 – Periodic Maintenance Record; Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance.
  • Page 77 – Premium 4 Synthetic Lubricant; See page 108 for the part numbers of Polaris products.; Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause
  • Page 78 – Engine Oil Check
  • Page 79 – Oil and Filter Change; The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should; Gearcase Specification Chart
  • Page 80 – Transmission Oil; Oil Check
  • Page 81 – Front Gearcase Oil
  • Page 82 – Rear Gearcase Oil
  • Page 83 – Lights; Poor lighting while driving can result in severe injury or death.; Headlight Lamp Replacement
  • Page 84 – Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
  • Page 85 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  • Page 86 – Vehicle Immersion; If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can
  • Page 88 – Recoil Housing; crankcase
  • Page 89 – PVT System; When To Use Low Range vs. High Range; Low Range
  • Page 90 – PVT Drying; the PVT system. Use the following instructions to dry it out before
  • Page 91 – Battery; in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When; Battery Removal; initial use. Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can
  • Page 92 – Battery Storage; The following battery charging instructions apply only to the
  • Page 93 – Battery Charging; Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the
  • Page 94 – Adjustments; The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc brakes, activated by; damage and looseness.
  • Page 95 – backup for the main brake system. Should the main system fail, the; Since the auxiliary brake is a rear brake only, it will not be as
  • Page 96 – Toe Alignment
  • Page 97 – Steering Assembly; dealer for service before operating the vehicle.; Camber and Caster; The camber and caster are non-adjustable.; Rear Spring; The rear shock absorber spring is; Accessory springs are
  • Page 98 – Improper adjustment of the handlebars or incorrect torquing of; Handlebars; The handlebars can be adjusted for
  • Page 99 – Carburetor; Continuous operation of the engine without proper jetting
  • Page 100 – Throttle Cable Freeplay; freeplay is achieved at the; While adjusting freeplay, be sure to flip the throttle lever back; they touch at the midpoint of the adjuster.
  • Page 101 – Side Panel Removal; Side panel removal may be difficult until the locking tabs and
  • Page 102 – Operating your ATV with worn tires, improperly inflated tires,; Wheel Removal; Stop the engine, place the transmission in PARK and lock the
  • Page 103 – Wheel Installation; Location
  • Page 104 – Front Wheel Hub Tightening; component operations. All service must be performed by your; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires when tread
  • Page 105 – Air Filter Service; Loosen the clamp and remove the
  • Page 106 – Accessories; Cleaning the ATV
  • Page 107 – Cleaning and Storage; Storage Tips; Starting the engine during the storage period will disturb the; Exterior
  • Page 108 – Fluid Levels
  • Page 109 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 110 – Transporting an ATV; frame
  • Page 111 – POLARIS PRODUCTS
  • Page 112 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 114 – Jetting Chart; Clutching Chart
  • Page 118 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Drive Belt and Cover Problems; Possible Cause
  • Page 119 – solutions using the following charts.; Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
  • Page 120 – Engine Backfires
  • Page 121 – Engine Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 122 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
  • Page 123 – WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS:; HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE; Engine Oil
  • Page 124 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 125 – INDEX
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Page 3 - to the owner’s manual on the next page. If you cannot locate this card,; The engine exhaust from this; WARNING

A card containing important ATV safety information should be attached to the owner’s manual on the next page. If you cannot locate this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800-342-3764 for assistance. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth def...

Page 6 - WELCOME; Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles; RANGER

3 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products. Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles S Snowmobiles S All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) S Watercraft S Victory motorcy...

Page 8 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 7 . . . . . . . . SAFETY 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURES AND CONTROLS 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATION 50 . . . . ...

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