Polaris 6X6 - Manual

Polaris 6X6

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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 4 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Record your ATV’s identification numbers and key number in the
  • Page 8 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as; Age Restrictions; This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. Operation is prohibited; Know Your Vehicle; safety, the safety of others, and the protection of our environment.
  • Page 9 – Safety Training; When you purchased your new ATV, your dealer offered a hands-on
  • Page 10 – The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this; safety alert symbol; safety alert warning; safety alert caution; CAUTION; caution
  • Page 11 – Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these; Take a
  • Page 13 – FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Con-
  • Page 14 – Equipment Modifications; public. Therefore, we strongly recommend that consumers do not; The addition of certain accessories, including (but not limited
  • Page 15 – not know how to operate the vehicle properly in different; abilities, or judgment needed to operate the Sportsman 6x6 safely
  • Page 17 – highway, including dirt and gravel roads.; increases the risk of a severe head injury or death in the event of
  • Page 18 – described in the owner’s manual. See page 62. In the event of
  • Page 19 – people behind the vehicle. When it’s safe to proceed, back; schedules described in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 20 – vehicle or could cause loss of balance and ejection from the; caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.; terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions.
  • Page 21 – cause loss of traction or loss of control, which could result in an
  • Page 22 – abilities. Never operate the Sportsman 6x6 on hills steeper than; sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other
  • Page 23 – vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight down the hill
  • Page 24 – you’ve mastered the turning technique (on level ground) as
  • Page 26 – it’s unavoidable to enter water that exceeds the recommended
  • Page 27 – use of accessories. All parts and accessories added to the
  • Page 28 – operator judgment. Reaction time may be slower and operator
  • Page 30 – Safety Decals and Locations; ATV, always read and follow the instructions of the decals; DO NOT TOW FROM RACK OR BUMPER.
  • Page 33 – ATTENTION; NO STEP
  • Page 34 – Safe Riding Gear
  • Page 35 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Service Brake Lever
  • Page 36 – Engine Stop Switch; OFF; Main Switch; RUN
  • Page 38 – handlebars, directly in front of each handgrip.; Service Brakes; riding. The lever should feel firm when squeezed. Any sponginess; Auxiliary Brakes; The auxiliary brake lever (2) is located on the right handlebar. It; Operating the vehicle with a spongy brake lever can result in loss
  • Page 39 – Master Cylinders; on the left and right handlebars.
  • Page 40 – Operating the vehicle while the parking brake is engaged could; Setting the Parking Brake; Important Safeguards
  • Page 41 – ON; Fuel Tank
  • Page 42 – Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the; Belt Life
  • Page 43 – If the engine is cold, use the choke as outlined on page 52.
  • Page 44 – the rope abruptly and forcefully to start the engine.; Extending the recoil starter rope until it stops can cause damage
  • Page 45 – The Polaris Sportsman 6x6 is equipped with a unique AWD system; The override switch (2) allows activation of AWD in reverse if; release until the rear wheels regain traction.; Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
  • Page 46 – Disengaging Wheel Hubs; to one side, one front hub is engaged. If both hubs are engaged,; If the hubs remain engaged after following this procedure,; override switch and the AWD switch. See page 33.; Operating with only one front hub engaged could result in loss of
  • Page 47 – speed from the right front wheel. The instrument cluster measures; To prevent damage, wash the ATV by hand or with a garden hose
  • Page 48 – Rider Information Center; If the instrument cluster fails to illuminate, a battery; Engine Hour Display Indicator
  • Page 49 – mode
  • Page 50 – Diagnostic Mode; Any movement of the tires will also take the machine out of
  • Page 51 – If you scroll past the intended number, hold the button down
  • Page 52 – OPERATION; Fuel Safety
  • Page 53 – Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation; Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  • Page 54 – If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury
  • Page 55 – Starting a Cold Engine
  • Page 56 – Starting a Warm Engine
  • Page 57 – Hauling Cargo; Your Sportsman 6x6 has been designed to carry or tow a certain; Maximum Towing Capacities
  • Page 58 – Dumping Cargo; Select a level site to dump the cargo box. Do not attempt to dump
  • Page 59 – Driving Safely; Load Distribution; Operating with the cargo box in the raised position can cause
  • Page 60 – Driving Procedures
  • Page 61 – Making Turns; rear wheels equally at all times. This means that the wheel on the; Turning at sharp angles in reverse can result in tipover and
  • Page 62 – Sidehilling; control or vehicle overturn, resulting in severe injury or death.; hill while keeping your feet on the footrests.; If the vehicle begins to tip, quickly turn the front wheel
  • Page 63 – Driving Downhill; slightly
  • Page 64 – Driving Uphill; include quick dismounting of the vehicle.; terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
  • Page 65 – Turning Around on a Hill; vehicle is pointing straight uphill.
  • Page 66 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; Drive with AWD engaged to assist in controlling the vehicle in
  • Page 67 – Driving Through Water; critical
  • Page 68 – Driving in Reverse; lightly; Opening the throttle more than required may cause fuel to build in; Failure to use caution when operating in reverse can result in
  • Page 69 – Parking on an Incline; Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it’s unavoidable, follow
  • Page 70 – Driving Over Obstacles; Severe injury or death can result if your vehicle comes in contact
  • Page 71 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System
  • Page 72 – MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION; Tool Kit
  • Page 73 – Periodic Maintenance Chart; Service and adjustments are important for proper vehicle; Severe Use Definition
  • Page 74 – Maintenance Chart Key; not void the emissions warranty but may affect emissions.); Improperly performing the procedures marked with a
  • Page 77 – Lubrication Recommendations; should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.; The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the; More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
  • Page 79 – Transmission Lubrication; Oil Check; Do not fill to the bottom of the; Oil Change
  • Page 80 – Front Gearcase Lubrication
  • Page 81 – Premium 4 Synthetic Lubricant; possible temperature range. It resists viscosity and frictional; Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause
  • Page 82 – Oil Level; Screw the dipstick completely in, then remove it and check to see; The dipstick must be screwed all the way in to keep the; Add oil as needed to; If oil level rises above the full mark, water and/or fuel may be
  • Page 83 – Oil and Filter Change
  • Page 84 – Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 92
  • Page 85 – Engine Cooling System; Coolant
  • Page 86 – Recovery Bottle Coolant Level; the left side of the vehicle. To access; Cooling System Operation; Some coolant level drop on new vehicles is normal as the
  • Page 87 – Filter Systems; Air Filter Service; the pre-filter in soapy water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly.; Operating the vehicle without a pre-filter can cause engine
  • Page 88 – Air Box Drain; the air box. Empty the drain tube if necessary.; Breather Filter; It’s not necessary to; Blow gently through the filter in; The breather filter is intended to be used with the air box; can cause engine damage. Always reinstall both filters when
  • Page 89 – Adjustments; Toe Alignment
  • Page 90 – Steering Inspection; Optional Suspension Springs
  • Page 91 – Front Brake; Front Wheel and Middle Axle Brake
  • Page 92 – Rear Brake
  • Page 93 – Front Drive Chain Adjustment
  • Page 94 – Rear Axle Drive Chain Adjustment
  • Page 95 – Carburetor
  • Page 96 – Side Panel Removal
  • Page 97 – Wheel Removal; Improperly installed wheels can adversely affect tire wear and; Wheel Installation
  • Page 98 – Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires when tread
  • Page 99 – Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; loosened for service.
  • Page 100 – Spark Plugs; Using non-recommended spark plugs can result in serious engine; The tip should not be white. A white insulator tip indicates; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  • Page 101 – PVT System; pinch; When To Use Low Range vs. High Range; Low Range
  • Page 102 – PVT Drying
  • Page 103 – Spark Arrestor
  • Page 104 – Recoil Housing; Do not open the crankcase drain (2) unless the engine has
  • Page 105 – Battery; in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When; Battery Removal; remove battery cover.; Battery Installation; initial use. Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can
  • Page 106 – Battery Storage; fully charged
  • Page 107 – Battery Charging; Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the
  • Page 108 – Lights; Poor lighting while driving can result in severe injury or death.; Headlight Lamp Replacement; Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, push in on the lock tabs
  • Page 109 – Operating the vehicle on streets or roads, especially in darkness,; High Beam Headlight Adjustment; and make a mark on the wall at the same height.; Include rider weight on the seat when measuring.; knob either clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 110 – Headlight Housing Replacement; To aid in accessing these screws, it may be helpful to turn
  • Page 111 – Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
  • Page 112 – Cleaning and Storage; Cleaning the ATV
  • Page 113 – Storage Tips; Fluid Levels
  • Page 114 – Lubricate; with Polaris Premium All Season Grease. Apply Polaris O-Ring Chain; Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow
  • Page 115 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 116 – Transporting the Vehicle
  • Page 117 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 118 – Jetting Chart; Clutching Chart
  • Page 119 – POLARIS PRODUCTS
  • Page 120 – TROUBLESHOOTING; solutions using the following charts.; Drive Belt and Cover Problems
  • Page 121 – Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
  • Page 122 – Engine Backfires
  • Page 123 – Engine Stops or Loses Power; Engine Overheating
  • Page 124 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; REGISTRATION
  • Page 125 – HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE; Engine Oil; SPARK ARRESTOR
  • Page 126 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; In the Country where your vehicle was purchased:
  • Page 127 – If Purchased From A Private Party:; Notice; chased, and you have not followed the procedure set out above, your
  • Page 128 – California Emission Control Warranty Statement; Your Warranty Rights and Obligations; Limited Warranty
  • Page 129 – Warranty Period
  • Page 130 – What is Not Covered Under This Warranty; Maintenance Schedule
  • Page 131 – Repair and Replacement of Emission-Related Parts; How to File a Warranty Claim/Where to Get Warranty Service
  • Page 133 – MAINTENANCE LOG; Periodic Maintenance Record; Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance.
  • Page 135 – 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 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. S Snowmobiles S All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) S RANGER utility vehicles S Victory motorcycles We believe Polaris sets ...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURES AND CONTROLS 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATION 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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