Polaris 800 - Manual

Polaris 800

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 4 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 5 – INTRODUCTION; WARNING; CAUTION; NOTICE
  • Page 7 – Vehicle Identification Numbers; spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An
  • Page 8 – SAFETY; Safety Training; Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction.
  • Page 9 – Safe Riding Gear; Helmet
  • Page 10 – Eye Protection; Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When-; Gloves; Equipment Modifications; We strongly recommend that consumers do not install on a POLARIS
  • Page 11 – Operating Without Instruction; Age Restrictions
  • Page 12 – Safety Warnings; Handling Gasoline; Exposure to Exhaust
  • Page 13 – Protective Apparel
  • Page 14 – Operating on Pavement
  • Page 15 – Physical Control of the ATV
  • Page 16 – Descending Hills Improperly
  • Page 17 – Stalling While Climbing a Hill; Operating on Steep Hills
  • Page 18 – Operating on Slippery Terrain
  • Page 19 – Operating Improperly in Reverse
  • Page 20 – Operating Over Obstacles
  • Page 21 – Improper Cargo Loading; Poor Visibility
  • Page 22 – Operating a Damaged ATV; Hot Exhaust Systems
  • Page 23 – Safety Labels and Locations; labels shown in this manual differ from the labels on your vehicle,; General Warning
  • Page 24 – Tire Pressure/Load Warning
  • Page 25 – “No Passenger” Warning
  • Page 26 – Clutch Cover Warning; Rack Warning, Front and Rear
  • Page 27 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Switches; Mode/Reverse Override Switch; of the rider information center. See page 35.; AWD Switch; Use the AWD switch to engage 4X4 or 2X4. See page 34.; Winch Switch; See page 63 for winch information.
  • Page 28 – Engine Stop Switch
  • Page 29 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 30 – Brake Lever
  • Page 31 – Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  • Page 32 – Parking Brake; Locking the Parking Brake
  • Page 33 – reduce; Brake Fluid Level
  • Page 34 – Automatic Transmission Gear Selector; Belt Life; Fuel Tank Cap; Do not use fuel with etha-
  • Page 35 – Engaging AWD
  • Page 36 – Instrument Cluster; for additional information.
  • Page 37 – Rider Information Center
  • Page 38 – Standard Modes
  • Page 39 – Diagnostic Mode; To exit the diagnostic mode, turn the key switch off and on. Any move-
  • Page 40 – View this screen to check battery voltage level.; Tachometer Screen; View the tachometer to check engine speed.; AWD Diagnostic Screen; 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 41 – hold; Miles/Kilometers toggle
  • Page 42 – Downloading Codes; ing procedure to download blink codes (failure codes) from the EFI
  • Page 45 – OPERATION; The break-in period for your new POLARIS ATV is the first ten hours
  • Page 46 – Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  • Page 47 – ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition.; Item
  • Page 48 – Safe Operation Practices
  • Page 49 – 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 50 – Starting the Engine; Cold Weather Operation
  • Page 51 – Driving Procedures; brakes on level surfaces.
  • Page 52 – Turning the Vehicle
  • Page 53 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; Never apply the brakes during a skid. Correct a skid by turning the
  • Page 54 – Driving Uphill; throttle suddenly could cause the ATV to flip over backwards.
  • Page 55 – unavoidable
  • Page 56 – Driving Downhill; may cause the rear wheels to lock, which could result in loss of con-
  • Page 57 – cle is pointing straight uphill.
  • Page 58 – Driving Through Water; If it’s unavoidable to enter water deeper than the footrest level:
  • Page 59 – Driving Over Obstacles; ards such as logs, rocks and low hanging branches.
  • Page 60 – Driving in Reverse; lightly
  • Page 61 – Hauling Cargo
  • Page 62 – Towing Loads
  • Page 63 – Parking on an Incline
  • Page 64 – WINCH GUIDE; Winch Safety Precautions
  • Page 65 – Winch Cable Care
  • Page 66 – Winch Preparation and Inspection; Winch with at least five wraps of cable around; DANGER
  • Page 67 – Winch Rigging
  • Page 68 – Winch Operation
  • Page 69 – Use as much cable as possible when pulling. Additional wraps of
  • Page 70 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System; Do not modify the engine, intake or exhaust components, as doing so; Spark Arrester; Your POLARIS vehicle has a spark arrester that was designed for on-; Exhaust Emission Control System; ponents are set at the factory for optimal performance and are not; Electromagnetic Interference; directives that apply to this vehicle.; European Vibration and Noise
  • Page 71 – MAINTENANCE; Periodic Maintenance Chart; inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, use genuine; Severe Use Definition; cause or see your dealer.
  • Page 72 – Maintenance Chart Key; Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
  • Page 76 – Lubrication Guide
  • Page 77 – Engine Oil; Oil Recommendations; PLUS; Oil Level
  • Page 78 – Oil and Filter Change
  • Page 79 – Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
  • Page 80 – Transmission Oil; behind the wheel. The drain plug is located on the right side of the; Transmission Oil Recommendations
  • Page 81 – Oil Check; Position the vehicle on a level; Oil Change; the oil to drain completely.
  • Page 82 – Fluid Check; Demand Drive Capacity
  • Page 83 – Cooling System; Recovery Bottle Coolant
  • Page 84 – Radiator Coolant
  • Page 85 – Brakes; Hand Brake
  • Page 86 – Toe Alignment; FRONT
  • Page 87 – Camber and Caster
  • Page 88 – Throttle Body/Idle RPM
  • Page 89 – Steering Assembly
  • Page 90 – Tires; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires; Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  • Page 91 – Wheel Installation; and rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward rotation.; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; ened for maintenance service.; Nut Type
  • Page 92 – Air Filter
  • Page 93 – Fuse Replacement; Fuse
  • Page 94 – 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 95 – High Beam Adjustment
  • Page 96 – Low Beam Adjustment; The low beam can be adjusted slightly
  • Page 97 – Headlight Housing Replacement
  • Page 98 – Lower Headlamp Replacement
  • Page 99 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Recommendations; Spark Plug Inspection; spark plug counter-clockwise to remove it.; Plug Condition
  • Page 100 – Normal Spark Plug; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the
  • Page 101 – Vehicle Immersion; filter with a new filter.
  • Page 103 – PVT System
  • Page 104 – PVT Operation
  • Page 105 – stall the drain plug.; Condition
  • Page 106 – Battery; cleaning solution or tap water into a conventional battery.
  • Page 107 – Battery Removal; battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.
  • Page 108 – Battery Installation; teries do not have a vent tube). The vent tube must be free of
  • Page 109 – Battery Storage
  • Page 110 – fully charged
  • Page 111 – State of
  • Page 112 – Cleaning and Storage; Washing the Vehicle; ance but it can also extend the life of various components.; The best and safest way to clean your POLARIS vehicle is with a gar-; Washing Tips
  • Page 113 – safety; Polishing the Vehicle; Polishing Tips
  • Page 114 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 115 – Storage Tips; Clean the Exterior; mended amount. Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems,; Oil and Filter
  • Page 116 – Fluid Levels
  • Page 117 – Inspect and Lubricate; in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 70.; Battery Maintenance; vehicle with a genuine POLARIS cover. Do not use plastic or coated; Accessories; install accessories that are approved for ATV use. Please see your
  • Page 118 – Transporting the Vehicle
  • Page 119 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Possible Cause
  • Page 120 – Engine Doesn't Turn Over
  • Page 121 – Engine Pings or Knocks
  • Page 122 – Engine Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 123 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 124 – Clutching
  • Page 125 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Description
  • Page 126 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; REGISTRATION
  • Page 127 – LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
  • Page 129 – MAINTENANCE LOG
  • Page 131 – INDEX
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Summary

Page 2 - 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 excit- ing line of utility and recreational products. • Snowmobiles• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)• RANGER ® utility vehicles • Victory Motorcycles ® Always follow the in...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Winc...

Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; WARNING; CAUTION; NOTICE

4 INTRODUCTION The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym- bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual. The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazar...

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