Polaris 500 HO - Manual

Polaris 500 HO

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – WARNING
  • Page 4 – Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
  • Page 5 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 7 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 8 – INTRODUCTION; CAUTION; NOTICE
  • Page 10 – Vehicle Identification Numbers; spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Safety Training; encourages you and any family members who will be riding the ATV to; in the ATV; for a fee. Call ATV Enrollment Express at; FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY in the United
  • Page 12 – Safe Riding Gear; Helmet
  • Page 13 – Eye Protection; Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When-; Gloves; Always wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms and legs.; Equipment Modifications
  • Page 14 – Safety Warnings; Operating Without Instruction
  • Page 15 – Handling Gasoline
  • Page 16 – Protective Apparel
  • Page 17 – Operating on Pavement
  • Page 18 – Physical Control of the ATV
  • Page 19 – Descending Hills Improperly
  • Page 20 – Stalling While Climbing a Hill; Operating on Steep Hills
  • Page 21 – Operating on Slippery Terrain
  • Page 22 – Operating Improperly in Reverse; Operating Over Obstacles
  • Page 23 – Operating Through Deep Water
  • Page 25 – Safety Decals and Locations; labels shown in this manual differ from the labels on your vehicle,; General Warning/Discretionary Warning
  • Page 26 – Tire Pressure/Load Warning
  • Page 27 – Clutch Cover Warning; Rack Warning, Front and Rear
  • Page 28 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Switches; Mode/Reverse Override Switch; the override button.; AWD Switch; Use the AWD switch to engage 4X4 or 2X4. See page 33.
  • Page 29 – Engine Stop Switch
  • Page 30 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 31 – Brake Lever
  • Page 32 – Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  • Page 33 – Parking Brake; Locking the Parking Brake
  • Page 34 – reduce; Brake Fluid Level
  • Page 35 – Choke; Do not use fuel with ethanol content greater than 10 percent,; Fuel Filter
  • Page 36 – Automatic Transmission Gear Selector; Belt Life
  • Page 37 – Engaging AWD
  • Page 38 – Instrument Cluster; for additional information.
  • Page 39 – Rider Information Center
  • Page 40 – Standard Modes
  • Page 41 – Diagnostic Mode; To exit the diagnostic mode, turn the key switch off and on. Any move-
  • Page 42 – View this screen to check battery voltage level.; Tachometer Screen; View the tachometer to check engine speed.; AWD Diagnostic Screen; tional purposes only. Please see your dealer for all major repairs.; Gear Circuit Diagnostic Screen; only. Please see your dealer for all major repairs.; Programmable service interval; When the hours of engine operation equal the programmed service
  • Page 43 – hold
  • Page 44 – release the button once. When the display stops flashing, the mode
  • Page 45 – OPERATION
  • Page 46 – Engine and Drivetrain Break-in; Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. See page 31. Always exercise
  • Page 47 – Safe Operation Practices
  • Page 48 – Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly; terrain, avoid littering, and always stay on the designated trails.; Trail Etiquette; Always practice good etiquette when riding. Allow a safe distance
  • Page 49 – ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition.; Item
  • Page 50 – Starting the Engine; choke can cause the spark plug to become wet fouled.
  • Page 51 – Cold Weather Operation
  • Page 52 – Driving Procedures; brakes on level surfaces.
  • Page 53 – Turning the Vehicle
  • Page 54 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; Never apply the brakes during a skid. Correct a skid by turning the
  • Page 55 – Driving Uphill; throttle suddenly could cause the ATV to flip over backwards.
  • Page 56 – unavoidable
  • Page 57 – Driving Downhill; may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss of con-
  • Page 58 – cle is pointing straight uphill.
  • Page 59 – Driving Through Water; If it’s unavoidable to enter water deeper than the footrest level:
  • Page 60 – Driving Over Obstacles; ards such as logs, rocks and low hanging branches.
  • Page 61 – Driving in Reverse; lightly
  • Page 62 – Hauling Cargo
  • Page 63 – Towing Loads
  • Page 64 – Parking on an Incline
  • Page 65 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System; Do not modify the engine, intake or exhaust components, as doing so; Crankcase Emission Control System; are forced back to the combustion chamber by the intake system. All; Exhaust Emission Control System; operator perform. Any other adjustments should be performed by an; Electromagnetic Interference
  • Page 66 – MAINTENANCE; Periodic Maintenance Chart; serviced more frequently.; Severe Use Definition; cause or see your dealer.
  • Page 67 – Maintenance Chart Key; Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to
  • Page 71 – Lubrication Guide
  • Page 72 – Engine Oil; Oil Recommendations; ent temperatures from -40
  • Page 73 – Oil Level
  • Page 74 – Oil and Filter Change; The fitting threads must be sealed with LOCTITE PST
  • Page 75 – Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 72.
  • Page 76 – Oil Pump Priming
  • Page 77 – Transmission Oil; use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. See page; Oil Check; Position the vehicle on a level
  • Page 78 – Oil Change; Demand Drive Capacity
  • Page 79 – Fluid Check; Add the recommended demand drive fluid as needed to bring the; Fluid Change; drain pan under the demand drive unit.
  • Page 80 – Cooling System; Recovery Bottle Coolant
  • Page 81 – Radiator Coolant
  • Page 82 – Brakes; Hand Brake
  • Page 83 – Toe Alignment
  • Page 84 – Steering Assembly
  • Page 85 – Tires; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires; Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  • Page 86 – Wheel Installation; and rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward rotation.; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; ened for maintenance service.; Nut Type
  • Page 87 – Air Filter
  • Page 88 – direction of the arrow to check for clogging. Replace a damaged or
  • Page 89 – Fuse Replacement
  • Page 90 – Lights; lights are adjusted properly for best visibility.; Headlight Lamp Replacement; Unplug the headlamp from the wiring harness. Be sure to pull on the
  • Page 91 – High Beam Adjustment
  • Page 92 – Headlight Housing Replacement
  • Page 93 – Lower Headlamp Replacement
  • Page 94 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Recommendations; Spark Plug Inspection; spark plug counter-clockwise to remove it.; Plug Condition
  • Page 95 – Normal Spark Plug; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the
  • Page 96 – Vehicle Immersion
  • Page 97 – Spark Arrestor; plug from the bottom of the
  • Page 98 – PVT System
  • Page 99 – force exerted on the movable drive sheave by the flyweights also
  • Page 100 – When To Use Low Range and High Range; stall the drain plug.; Condition
  • Page 101 – Battery; cleaning solution or tap water into a conventional battery.
  • Page 102 – Battery Removal; battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.
  • Page 103 – Battery Installation; teries do not have a vent tube). The vent tube must be free of
  • Page 104 – Battery Storage
  • Page 105 – fully charged
  • Page 106 – State of
  • Page 107 – Camber and Caster
  • Page 108 – Carburetor; engine air/fuel mixture becomes overly rich and the engine loses; Carburetor/Engine Idle RPM Adjustment; warm up for approximately five
  • Page 109 – Throttle Cable Freeplay
  • Page 110 – Cleaning and Storage; Washing the Vehicle; but it can also extend the life of various components.; and the lower parts last.; Washing Tips
  • Page 111 – tact your Polaris dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement; Polishing the Vehicle; instructions on the container.; Polishing Tips; • Avoid the use of automotive products, some of which can scratch the
  • Page 112 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 113 – Storage Tips; Clean the Exterior; Follow the instructions on the container for the recommended; Oil and Filter
  • Page 114 – Fluid Levels
  • Page 115 – Inspect and Lubricate; in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62.; See pages 100-101 for storage and charging procedures.; Accessories; install accessories that are approved for ATV use. Please see your
  • Page 116 – Transporting the ATV
  • Page 117 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Possible Cause
  • Page 118 – Engine Doesn't Turn Over
  • Page 119 – Engine Pings or Knocks
  • Page 120 – Engine Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 121 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Part
  • Page 122 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 123 – Jetting Chart
  • Page 124 – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
  • Page 125 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; REGISTRATION
  • Page 127 – LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
  • Page 128 – HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE; SPARK ARRESTOR
  • Page 129 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service
  • Page 130 – Notice
  • Page 133 – MAINTENANCE LOG
  • Page 135 – INDEX
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Pantone 426C

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Page 2 - 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. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of C...

Page 4 - Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.

Pantone 426C WARNING Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. NEVER operate: S without proper training or instruction. S at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions. S on public roads - a collision can occur with another vehicle. S with a passenger - passengers affect bala...

Page 5 - 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 Motorcycles ® We believe Polaris se...

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