Polaris HD - Manual

Polaris HD

Polaris HD – Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.

1 Page 1
2 Page 2
3 Page 3
4 Page 4
5 Page 5
6 Page 6
7 Page 7
8 Page 8
9 Page 9
10 Page 10
11 Page 11
12 Page 12
13 Page 13
14 Page 14
15 Page 15
16 Page 16
17 Page 17
18 Page 18
19 Page 19
20 Page 20
21 Page 21
22 Page 22
23 Page 23
24 Page 24
25 Page 25
26 Page 26
27 Page 27
28 Page 28
29 Page 29
30 Page 30
31 Page 31
32 Page 32
33 Page 33
34 Page 34
35 Page 35
36 Page 36
37 Page 37
38 Page 38
39 Page 39
40 Page 40
41 Page 41
42 Page 42
43 Page 43
44 Page 44
45 Page 45
46 Page 46
47 Page 47
48 Page 48
49 Page 49
50 Page 50
51 Page 51
52 Page 52
53 Page 53
54 Page 54
55 Page 55
56 Page 56
57 Page 57
58 Page 58
59 Page 59
60 Page 60
61 Page 61
62 Page 62
63 Page 63
64 Page 64
65 Page 65
66 Page 66
67 Page 67
68 Page 68
69 Page 69
70 Page 70
71 Page 71
72 Page 72
73 Page 73
74 Page 74
75 Page 75
76 Page 76
77 Page 77
78 Page 78
79 Page 79
80 Page 80
81 Page 81
82 Page 82
83 Page 83
84 Page 84
85 Page 85
86 Page 86
87 Page 87
88 Page 88
89 Page 89
90 Page 90
91 Page 91
92 Page 92
93 Page 93
94 Page 94
95 Page 95
96 Page 96
97 Page 97
98 Page 98
99 Page 99
100 Page 100
101 Page 101
102 Page 102
103 Page 103
104 Page 104
105 Page 105
106 Page 106
107 Page 107
108 Page 108
109 Page 109
110 Page 110
111 Page 111
112 Page 112
113 Page 113
114 Page 114
115 Page 115
116 Page 116
117 Page 117
118 Page 118
119 Page 119
120 Page 120
121 Page 121
122 Page 122
123 Page 123
124 Page 124
125 Page 125
126 Page 126
127 Page 127
128 Page 128
129 Page 129
130 Page 130
131 Page 131
132 Page 132
133 Page 133
134 Page 134
135 Page 135
136 Page 136
Page: / 136

Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – WELCOME; utility vehicles
  • Page 5 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 6 – INTRODUCTION; meanings before reading the manual.; DANGER
  • Page 7 – WARNING
  • Page 8 – Vehicle Identification Numbers
  • Page 9 – SAFETY; Safe Riding Gear; conditions and wear the appropriate safety gear.; Rider Comfort; varying speeds to increase airflow.
  • Page 10 – Safety and Information Labels; instructions of the labels on the vehicle
  • Page 11 – Safety Labels and Locations; Age 16 Warning; To Start Engine / To Leave Vehicle; Shift Caution; Discretionary Warning
  • Page 12 – Seat Switch Warning; Attachment Arm Warning; Rotating Parts/PTO Warning; Rotating Fan Warning; Maximum Trailer Weight Warning
  • Page 13 – Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning
  • Page 14 – Operator Safety
  • Page 15 – outlined in this manual when operating over obstacles. See page 53.
  • Page 16 – Age Restrictions
  • Page 17 – Failure to Inspect Before Operating
  • Page 20 – Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle; Equipment Modifications; function and effect on the vehicle.
  • Page 21 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Component Locations
  • Page 22 – Switches and Indicator Lights; Ignition Switch; The key can be removed from the switch in the OFF position.; Mode Button; Use this switch to dump the cargo. See page 57.
  • Page 23 – Light Switch
  • Page 24 – Console; Auxiliary Outlets; The steering wheel can be tilted upward or downward
  • Page 25 – Joystick - Attachment Arm; Joystick Lockout Switch
  • Page 26 – Storage Compartments
  • Page 27 – Seat Removal; Seat Belts; Seat Belt Inspection
  • Page 28 – Instrument Cluster; warning condition exists.; Rider Information Center; - Analog display of vehicle speed in MPH or
  • Page 29 – Standard
  • Page 30 – Information Display Area; Units of Measurement; Distance; Time
  • Page 31 – Engine Temperature; Engine temperature can be displayed in °F or °C. Refer to; Clock; Refer to “Units of Measurement” to change the format; Battery Under / Over Voltage; If battery voltage drops below 11 volts, a warning screen will
  • Page 32 – Programmable Service Interval; Check Hydraulic
  • Page 33 – Check Engine / Trouble Code Display; Horsepower Management
  • Page 34 – OPERATION; minimum or maximum engine speeds and loads for the next 4 to 5 hours.
  • Page 35 – in safe operating condition.; Item
  • Page 36 – Fuel Recommendations; Additional Technical Fuel Requirements; Sulfur fuel should be used.; Diesel Fuel Specification
  • Page 37 – fuels are known in the marketplace as B5 diesel fuels.
  • Page 38 – B6 To B20 Bio-diesel Fuel Blend Usage; Approved Engines; concentrations up to B5 for POLARIS applications; POLARIS; Approved Fuel; conditions of YANMAR engines with bio-diesel fuel.; Handling Fuel
  • Page 39 – Refueling; The fuel tank filler cap is located on the outside left side of; Cold Weather Operation; Block Heater; Cold Starting Guidelines
  • Page 40 – Bio-Diesel Blended Fuel; which can cause corrosion and plugging of fuel system components.
  • Page 41 – Operating Conditions
  • Page 42 – Stopping the Engine; models only: Move the engine speed control lever to low idle.; Braking; Apply the service brakes and shift the
  • Page 43 – Driving with a Passenger; a passenger to ride only in a passenger seat.
  • Page 44 – Hydraulic Controls (Models HD and HD; Joystick Operation; joystick; Attachment Arm Operation
  • Page 45 – Front Auxiliary Hydraulic Operation
  • Page 46 – Quick Couplers; To Connect; Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Utility Vehicle And Attachment); Utility Vehicle
  • Page 47 – Engaging PTO
  • Page 48 – Attachments (Models HD and HD; Choosing The Correct Attachment
  • Page 49 – Installing And Removing Attachments
  • Page 50 – Removing
  • Page 51 – Installing And Removing The PTO; The BRUTUS Model HD; is factory equipped with a PTO.; Installing; before exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 53 – Driving Uphill; Stalling While Climbing A Hill; If All Forward Speed Is Lost:
  • Page 54 – Driving Downhill; slightly; Driving on Slippery Surfaces; Never apply the
  • Page 55 – Driving Over Obstacles; Driving in Reverse; lightly; Parking on an Incline
  • Page 56 – Driving Through Water; Parking the Vehicle
  • Page 57 – Hauling Cargo
  • Page 58 – Vehicle Rated Capacity =; A plus B plus C plus D; Maximum; material is loaded, the volume must be reduced.
  • Page 59 – Towing Loads
  • Page 60 – Operating With A Full Bucket And Empty Cargo Box; Operating With An Empty Bucket And Loaded Cargo Box; toward the top of the slope. Look in the direction of travel.
  • Page 61 – Filling And Emptying The Bucket; Filling; Emptying
  • Page 62 – Leveling The Ground Using Float; attachment arm from the float position.; Backfilling; Drive forward to the edge of the hole to push
  • Page 63 – Engaging AWD
  • Page 65 – Operating The PTO (HD; The BRUTUS HD; utility vehicle is factory equipped with a PTO.
  • Page 67 – ATTACHMENT ARM; Removing And Installing (Models HD and HD
  • Page 71 – PTO SYSTEM; Removing And Installing PTO Shafts (Models HD; ground clearance is desired.; before exiting the utility vehicle.; Remove the eight bolts and remove the belly pan.
  • Page 74 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System
  • Page 75 – MAINTENANCE; Periodic Maintenance Chart; must be inspected and serviced more frequently.; Severe Use Definition; the cause or see your dealer.; Maintenance Chart Key; emissions warranty but may affect emissions.)
  • Page 81 – Lubrication Recommendations; Inspection
  • Page 82 – PTO Interlock System (Model HD; the operators seat before the PTO can be engaged.; Monitor the dash panel to see that the PTO indicator turns OFF.
  • Page 83 – Only; Inspection And Maintenance (For BRUTUS HD And HD
  • Page 84 – Engine Oil; daily; Oil Recommendations; Oil Viscosity/Ambient Air Temperature Chart; Oil Check
  • Page 85 – Oil and Filter Change
  • Page 86 – Gearcases; Gearcase Specification Chart
  • Page 87 – Front Gearcase; The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of; Oil Change; Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom
  • Page 88 – Cooling System; Adding or Changing Coolant
  • Page 89 – Overflow Bottle Coolant Level; range, lift the hood and locate the overflow bottle; Radiator Coolant Level
  • Page 90 – Vehicle Immersion; replace the fluid and filters.
  • Page 91 – Fuel Filter/Water Separator
  • Page 92 – Removal
  • Page 93 – Air Filter
  • Page 94 – Cleaning Intake Water Drain Valve; Checking Fluid; Adding Fluid
  • Page 95 – Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System; Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
  • Page 96 – Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid
  • Page 97 – Spark Arrester; partially
  • Page 98 – Brakes; Brake Fluid
  • Page 99 – Shift Cable Adjustment
  • Page 100 – Steering Wheel Inspection; Adjust the rear and front shock absorber springs by rotating the; BRUTUS HD and HD; Adjust the rear shock absorber springs by rotating the
  • Page 101 – Alternator Belt; Belt Adjustment; mm) of belt deflection at the mid span of the belt,
  • Page 102 – Belt Replacement
  • Page 103 – If the belt tension is not correct, loosen the; Loosen the mounting and adjustment bolts and; Filter Cleaning; Clean the filter with low air pressure. Check for
  • Page 104 – Condenser Cleaning; and open or remove the cover.
  • Page 105 – Adjusting The PTO Clutch Brake
  • Page 106 – Belt Inspection
  • Page 107 – Checking PTO Gearbox Fluid
  • Page 108 – Removing And Replacing PTO Gearbox Fluid
  • Page 109 – Supporting Utility Vehicle On Jack Stands; Place the jack stands under the front and rear frames of
  • Page 110 – Tires; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8”; Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; Inspect the following items occasionally for tightness,; Wheel Removal; hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside; Fastener
  • Page 111 – Lights; Brake Lights; Reinstall the harness assembly into the headlight assembly.
  • Page 112 – Fuses; between the operator and passenger. For the; models, the center console will need to
  • Page 113 – Battery; Battery Removal
  • Page 114 – Battery Storage; for the part; Battery Charging; fully charged; State of
  • Page 115 – Wheel Toe Alignment
  • Page 116 – Lubricating The Utility Vehicle; Lubrication Location
  • Page 118 – Cleaning and Storage; Washing the Vehicle; extend the life of various components.; Washing Tips; pads may contain dirt particles that will scratch the finish.
  • Page 119 – Polishing the Vehicle; Storage Tips; Maintenance Chart beginning on page 73.
  • Page 120 – Removal from Storage; Remove the key to prevent loss during transporting.
  • Page 121 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Part Number
  • Page 122 – SPECIFICATIONS; BRUTUS HD
  • Page 123 – HD
  • Page 124 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine Doesn't Turn Over
  • Page 125 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; REGISTRATION; WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS:
  • Page 126 – LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
  • Page 127 – EXPORTED PRODUCTS
  • Page 130 – MAINTENANCE LOG; Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance.
  • Page 132 – Index
  • Page 136 – LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL.
Loading the manual

Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

BRUTUS

™

BRUTUS

™

HD

BRUTUS

™

HD

PTO

"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.

Summary

Page 3 - WELCOME; utility vehicles

1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more.Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciti...

Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Features And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Oper...

Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; meanings before reading the manual.; DANGER

4 INTRODUCTION The BRUTUS is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations concerning the operation of this vehicle in your areaThe following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are...

Other Polaris Models