Polaris 4X4 500 EFI - User Manual

Polaris 4X4 500 EFI

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 4 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An; Engine Serial Number
  • Page 8 – SAFETY; Safety Decals and Locations; Read and follow the instructions of the decals on the vehicle; Container/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning; MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY
  • Page 9 – Clutch Cover Warning; Cab Frame/Seat Belt Warning; Warning
  • Page 10 – Shift Caution; Shift
  • Page 11 – Operator Safety; Age Restrictions; This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. Operation is prohibited; Know Your Vehicle; WARNING
  • Page 12 – CAUTION
  • Page 16 – Equipment Modifications; on a Polaris
  • Page 24 – Fuel Safety
  • Page 25 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Component Locations; section beginning on page 100.
  • Page 26 – Headlights
  • Page 28 – Indicator Lights
  • Page 29 – Seat Removal; Fuel
  • Page 30 – Seat Belts; Seat
  • Page 31 – Console
  • Page 32 – Gear Selector; and with the engine idling, move; Gear
  • Page 33 – Brake Pedal
  • Page 34 – Ignition Switch; can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF position.; Light Switch; The AWD/Differential Switch has three positions: All Wheel Drive
  • Page 35 – OPERATION; Vehicle Break-In Period; The break-in period for your new Polaris
  • Page 36 – Item
  • Page 37 – Starting Engine; Turn the ignition key past the ON/RUN position to START. Engage
  • Page 38 – Stopping the Engine
  • Page 39 – Driving Safely; Driving Procedure; vice brakes, and shift the transmission into gear.
  • Page 40 – Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Drive with AWD engaged (if equipped) to assist in controlling the
  • Page 41 – Driving Uphill; maximum
  • Page 42 – Driving Downhill; slightly
  • Page 43 – Driving Through Water; Floorboard
  • Page 44 – Driving Over Obstacles; Watch for hazards such as logs, rocks and low hanging branches.
  • Page 45 – Driving in Reverse
  • Page 46 – Parking on an Incline
  • Page 47 – Hauling Cargo
  • Page 48 – The; Model
  • Page 49 – Dumping the Cargo Box; Release Lever
  • Page 50 – Towing Loads
  • Page 51 – Parking the Vehicle
  • Page 52 – Differential Operation Modes; AWD
  • Page 53 – Disengaging AWD; AWD Switch
  • Page 54 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System
  • Page 55 – MAINTENANCE; Periodic Maintenance Chart; and serviced more frequently.; Severe Use Definition; cause or see your dealer.
  • Page 56 – Maintenance Chart Key; Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to
  • Page 60 – Lubrication Recommendations; odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52, or more often under
  • Page 61 – Engine Oil; oil filter whenever changing oil.; Premium 4 Synthetic Oil; ent temperatures from -40
  • Page 62 – Oil Check; Add
  • Page 63 – Oil and Filter Change
  • Page 64 – Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 62.; Oil Filter
  • Page 65 – Oil Pump Priming; Clamp
  • Page 66 – Gearcases; Gearcase Specification Chart; The fill plug is located at the rear; Fill Plug
  • Page 67 – Oil Change; Drain Plug
  • Page 68 – Front Gearcase; part numbers of Polaris products.; The front gearcase fill plug is located on; Support the vehicle securely with a
  • Page 69 – Rear Gearcase; part numbers of Polaris lubrication products.; Add the recommended oil; the drain plug. Torque to
  • Page 70 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Gap/Torque
  • Page 71 – Spark Plug Condition; Normal Plug; cates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service.; Wet Fouled Plug; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement; in the tool kit, remove the plug by rotating it counterclockwise.
  • Page 72 – Cooling System; Operation; contracting (cooled) coolant is drawn back up from the tank, past the; Adding or Changing Coolant; water. Polaris Premium 60/40 is already premixed and ready to use. Do; radiator should be inspected. Add coolant as needed.
  • Page 73 – Radiator and Cooling Fan; Overflow
  • Page 74 – Radiator Coolant Level; ference with the radiator air flow can lead to overheating and; Radiator
  • Page 75 – Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) System; When To Use Low Range vs. High Range; Condition
  • Page 76 – PVT System; PVT Drying; Vehicle Immersion
  • Page 77 – Filter Systems; Fuel Filter; Air Filter
  • Page 78 – Breather Filter and Hoses; Breather Line
  • Page 79 – Spark Arrestor; Plugs
  • Page 80 – Throttle System; Throttle Freeplay; Throttle
  • Page 81 – Throttle Body/Idle RPM; Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque; Boot
  • Page 82 – Brakes; Brake Fluid
  • Page 83 – Brake Inspection; Park Brake
  • Page 84 – Steering Wheel Inspection; rized Polaris dealer.; Suspension Adjustment; Outside Mounting Holes
  • Page 85 – Bolts
  • Page 86 – Tires; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires; Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; been loosened for maintenance service.; Nut Type
  • Page 87 – Wheel Removal
  • Page 88 – Lights; Headlight Lamp Replacement; Wiring
  • Page 89 – Headlight Beam Adjustment; Adjustment
  • Page 90 – Brake Lights; Tab
  • Page 91 – Battery; has six filler caps on the top of the battery.; Conventional Battery; allow cleaning solution or tap water into the battery.; External
  • Page 92 – Battery Removal; remove the battery vent
  • Page 93 – Battery Installation
  • Page 94 – Battery Storage; A poorly maintained battery will; Lower
  • Page 95 – fully charged
  • Page 96 – State of
  • Page 97 – Cleaning and Storage; Washing the Vehicle; but it can also extend the life of various components.; Washing Tips
  • Page 98 – Polishing the Vehicle; instructions on the container.; Polishing Tips; • Avoid the use of automotive products, some of which can scratch the
  • Page 99 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 100 – Storage Tips; Clean the Exterior; Follow the instructions on the container for the recommended; disperse through the entire fuel delivery system.; Oil and Filter; Clean the air box. Drain the sediment tube.; Fluid Levels; in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52.
  • Page 101 – Fog the Engine
  • Page 102 – Removal from Storage; sary. Install it in the vehicle. Make sure the battery vent hose is; Chart beginning on page 52.; Transporting the
  • Page 103 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 105 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Part Number; Engine Lubricant; Additives / Miscellaneous
  • Page 106 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Possible Cause
  • Page 107 – Engine Doesn't Turn Over
  • Page 108 – Engine Pings or Knocks
  • Page 109 – Engine Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 110 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; REGISTRATION
  • Page 111 – LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES; Lubricants; SPARK ARRESTOR
  • Page 112 – Exported Vehicles; Notice
  • Page 114 – California Emission Control Warranty Statement; Your Warranty Rights and Obligations; The Air Index of this Engine is 3; The lower the Air Index, the less pollution.
  • Page 115 – Limited Warranty California Only; What is Covered Under This Warranty
  • Page 116 – Emission-Related Parts Covered Under This Warranty
  • Page 117 – What is Not Covered Under This Warranty
  • Page 118 – Repair and Replacement of Emission-Related Parts; been authorized and approved by POLARIS, should be used in the per-; How to File a Warranty Claim/Where to Get Warranty Service; by a dealer who sold you the LSI engine or a dealer authorized by
  • Page 119 – MAINTENANCE LOG; Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance.
  • Page 121 – INDEX
  • Page 122 – Filter; Lubrication
  • Page 124 – Storage
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Summary

Page 4 - WELCOME; RANGER

1 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. • Snowmobiles• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)• RANGER utility vehicles • Victory motorcyclesWe believe Polaris sets a ...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Emission Control...

Page 7 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An; Engine Serial Number

4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your vehicle's identification numbers and key number in the spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An ignition key can be duplicated only by ordering a Polaris key blank (using your key number) and mating it with one of your existi...

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