Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 - User Manual

Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4

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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 8 – VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Record your ATV’s identification numbers and key number in the
  • Page 9 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as; Age Restrictions
  • 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 training
  • Page 13 – FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Con-; Equipment Modifications; The addition of certain accessories, including (but not limited
  • Page 14 – not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations; abilities, or judgment needed to operate an ATV safely and could
  • Page 17 – could seriously affect operator; visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
  • Page 18 – the chance of an accident,; schedules described in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 20 – caution when operating on
  • Page 23 – turning as hills could cause
  • Page 24 – or improperly dismounting
  • Page 25 – trees when possible. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and; caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.; people behind the ATV. When it’s safe to proceed, back slowly.
  • Page 26 – unavoidable to enter water that exceeds the recommended
  • Page 27 – accessories. All parts and accessories added to the vehicle must
  • Page 29 – Fuel Safety
  • Page 30 – Safety Decals and Locations; ATV, always read and follow the instructions of the decals; NO STEP
  • Page 32 – Under Seat
  • Page 33 – Safe Riding Gear
  • Page 34 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Electrical Switches; RUN; OFF
  • Page 35 – Light Switches; The light switch is located on the left; ON; Indicator Lights; time the ATV is used.; Transmission Neutral Indicator
  • Page 36 – Throttle Lever; Engine speed and vehicle movement
  • Page 37 – Brake Lever; Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of
  • Page 38 – Brakes; Check the brake fluid level in the
  • Page 39 – Parking Brake; Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could; Setting the Parking Brake; Important Safeguards
  • Page 40 – Auxiliary Brake; Aggressively applying the rear brake when backing downhill may; reduce
  • Page 41 – Choke; There’s about a 7 to 10 mile; Fuel Tank
  • Page 42 – Automatic Transmission Gear Selector; is located on the right side of the; Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the; gear and lock the parking brake.
  • Page 43 – Recoil Starter; stop pulling immediately
  • Page 44 – The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the; Engaging Wheel Hubs; Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
  • Page 45 – Disengaging Wheel Hubs; to one side, it’s likely that one front hub is engaged . If both hubs are; If the hubs remain engaged after following this procedure,; Operating with only one front hub engaged could result in loss of
  • Page 46 – Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation; Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  • Page 47 – If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury
  • Page 48 – OPERATION; Starting the Engine; Starting a Cold Engine
  • Page 49 – Starting a Warm Engine
  • Page 50 – Driving Safely; Driving Procedures
  • Page 51 – Hauling Cargo; Always read and understand the load distribution warnings on all; Maximum Towing Capacities; Refer to the specifications at the rear of this manual for towing
  • Page 53 – Making Turns; rear wheels equally at all times. This means that the wheel on the; Practice making turns at slow speeds before attempting to; Turning at sharp angles or at excessive speeds can result in
  • Page 54 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; quick, sharp turns which can cause skids.; Severe damage to the drive train may occur if the AWD is; Failure to exercise care when operating on slippery surfaces can
  • Page 55 – Sidehilling; control or vehicle overturn, resulting in severe injury or death.; while keeping your feet on the footrests.; If the vehicle begins to tip, quickly turn the front wheel
  • Page 56 – Driving Uphill; terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
  • Page 57 – This may include quick dismounting of the vehicle.
  • Page 58 – Driving Downhill; slightly; Familiarize yourself with operation of the auxiliary rear brake; Excessive speed can cause loss of control and lead to serious
  • Page 59 – Turning Around on a Hill; vehicle is pointing straight uphill.
  • Page 60 – Driving Through Water; critical
  • Page 61 – Driving Over Obstacles; Be constantly alert for hazards such as logs, rocks and low hanging; Severe injury or death can result if your vehicle comes in contact
  • Page 62 – Driving in Reverse; Follow these precautions
  • Page 63 – Parking on an Incline; Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it’s unavoidable, follow
  • Page 64 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System
  • Page 65 – MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION; Periodic Maintenance Chart; Service and adjustments are important for proper vehicle; Severe Use Definition
  • Page 66 – Maintenance Chart Key; not void the emissions warranty but may affect emissions.); Improperly performing the procedures marked with a
  • Page 69 – Lubrication Recommendations; The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the; Lubrication Chart Key
  • Page 71 – Engine Oil; Premium 4 Synthetic Oil; Oil Check
  • Page 72 – Oil and Filter Change
  • Page 73 – The sealing surfaces on; Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 71.
  • Page 74 – If you do not hear
  • Page 75 – Transmission Oil
  • Page 76 – Front Gearcase Oil; Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals; Oil Change
  • Page 77 – Drive Chain; 0-90 lube or an approved o-ring chain spray lube. See page 107 for the; Washing the drive chain with a high pressure washer or gasoline
  • Page 78 – Toe Alignment
  • Page 79 – The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc brakes, activated by
  • Page 80 – damage and looseness.; Pads should be changed when; main brake system. Should the main system fail, the rear brake can be; Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as
  • Page 81 – Steering Assembly; Accessory springs are; Throttle Cable Freeplay; While adjusting freeplay, be sure to flip the throttle lever back
  • Page 82 – Handlebars; Improper adjustment of the handlebars or incorrect torquing of
  • Page 83 – Carburetor; Continuous operation of the engine without proper jetting
  • Page 84 – Wheels; Operating your ATV with worn tires, improperly inflated tires,; Wheel Removal; Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the
  • Page 85 – Wheel Installation; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  • Page 86 – Front Wheel Hub Tightening; component operations. All service must be performed by your; Tire Tread Depth; Always replace tires when tread; of skidding, which could lead to loss of control and serious injury; may adversely affect vehicle maneuverability and cause loss of
  • Page 87 – Rear Drive Chain Slack; Adjusting or operating the ATV with improper rear drive chain; this point the chain should have 3/16
  • Page 88 – Roll the ATV forward or backward; The chain is adjusted correctly when the tightest portion of
  • Page 89 – Engine Cooling System; Coolant Level; Polaris Premium 60/40 is already premixed and ready to use.
  • Page 90 – Radiator Coolant Level; Remove the front panel to access the
  • Page 91 – Lights; Headlight Lamp Replacement
  • Page 92 – Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement
  • Page 93 – Filter Systems; Air Filter Service; Operation of your vehicle without a breather filter can cause
  • Page 94 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  • Page 95 – Vehicle Immersion; If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can; very least, to water below the; If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure
  • Page 96 – Recoil Housing; Do not open the
  • Page 97 – PVT System; NOTE: Avoid heavy pulling and extended low -speed
  • Page 98 – PVT Drying; the PVT system. Use the following instructions to dry it out before
  • Page 99 – Spark Arrestor; Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark
  • Page 100 – 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 101 – Battery Storage; fully charged
  • Page 102 – Battery Charging; Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the
  • Page 103 – Cleaning and Storage; Cleaning the ATV
  • Page 104 – Storage Tips; Starting the engine during the storage period will disturb the; Exterior
  • Page 105 – Fluid Levels; Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow
  • Page 106 – Transporting the ATV
  • Page 107 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 109 – Jetting Chart; Clutching Chart
  • Page 110 – POLARIS PRODUCTS
  • Page 111 – TROUBLESHOOTING; solutions using the following charts.; Drive Belt and Cover Problems
  • Page 112 – Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
  • Page 113 – Engine Backfires
  • Page 114 – Engine Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 115 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
  • Page 116 – WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS:; HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE; SPARK ARRESTOR
  • Page 117 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 119 – MAINTENANCE LOG; Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance.
  • Page 121 – INDEX
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Summary

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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 5 . . . . . . . SAFETY 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURES AND CONTROLS 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATION 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 6...

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