Polaris Sprotsman MV7 - Manual

Polaris Sprotsman MV7

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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 6 – WELCOME; Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles; RANGER
  • Page 8 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 10 – VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Safety Decals and Locations; always read and follow the instructions of the decals
  • Page 12 – ATTENTION
  • Page 13 – NO STEP
  • Page 15 – Safe Riding Gear
  • Page 16 – Operator Safety; vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as; Age Restrictions
  • Page 17 – are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the; safety alert symbol; safety alert warning; safety alert caution; CAUTION; caution
  • Page 18 – Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these; Take a training
  • Page 20 – FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Con-; Equipment Modifications; The addition of certain accessories, including (but not limited
  • Page 21 – not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations; abilities, or judgment needed to operate an ATV safely and could
  • Page 24 – could seriously affect operator; visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
  • Page 25 – the chance of an accident,; schedules described in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 27 – caution when operating on
  • Page 30 – turning as hills could cause
  • Page 31 – or improperly dismounting
  • Page 32 – 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 33 – unavoidable to enter water that exceeds the recommended
  • Page 34 – accessories. All parts and accessories added to the vehicle must
  • Page 36 – CONTROLS; Electrical Switches; OFF; The Basic
  • Page 37 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 38 – Light Switches; ON; Brake Lever
  • Page 39 – Master Cylinder; eye
  • Page 40 – Parking Brake; Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could; Locking the Parking Brake
  • Page 41 – Auxiliary Brake; Aggressively applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a; reduce; Brake Fluid Level
  • Page 42 – Choke; There is no reserve fuel; Fuel Tanks
  • Page 43 – Automatic Transmission Gear Selector; The transmission gear; Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the; PARK and lock the parking brake.; Belt Life
  • Page 44 – FEATURES; Recoil Starter; stop pulling immediately
  • Page 45 – Failure to reduce travel distance, vehicle speed and cargo weight; Winches; Basic Guide to
  • Page 46 – The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the; Engaging Front Gearcase; Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
  • Page 47 – Instrument Cluster; speed from the right front wheel. The instrument cluster measures; To prevent damage, wash the vehicle by hand or with a garden
  • Page 48 – Rider Information Center; If the instrument cluster fails to illuminate, a battery; Engine Hour Display Indicator; front tank only; Check Engine Warning Indicator -
  • Page 49 – mode
  • Page 50 – Diagnostic Mode
  • Page 51 – If you scroll past the intended number, hold the button down
  • Page 52 – OPERATION; Fuel Safety
  • Page 53 – the procedures for a proper break-in. Careful treatment of a new; SH; oil if necessary to maintain the level between the safe and add
  • Page 54 – If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury
  • Page 55 – Starting the Engine; Starting a Cold Engine
  • Page 56 – Starting a Warm Engine; immediately; Cold Weather Operation
  • Page 57 – Driving Safely; Hauling Cargo; Your ATV has been designed to carry or tow a certain amount of load.; Use low forward gear when hauling or towing heavy cargo to extend
  • Page 59 – Driving Procedures
  • Page 60 – Making Turns; Practice making turns at slow speeds before attempting to; Turning at sharp angles or at excessive speeds can result in
  • Page 61 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  • Page 62 – Driving Uphill; include quick dismounting of the vehicle.; terrain. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
  • Page 63 – 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 64 – Driving Downhill; slightly; Excessive speed can cause loss of control and lead to serious
  • Page 65 – Turning Around on a Hill; Improper hill climbing procedures could cause loss of control or; If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill,
  • Page 66 – slowly
  • Page 67 – Driving Through Water; critical
  • Page 68 – 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 69 – Driving in Reverse; apply the brakes
  • Page 70 – Parking on an Incline; Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it’s unavoidable, follow
  • Page 71 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; Noise Emission Control System; Do not modify the engine, intake or exhaust components, as doing so; Crankcase Emission Control System; This engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system. Blow–by; Exhaust Emission Control System; The installation of devices that effectively increase exhaust; Spark Arrestor; in accordance with the USDA Forest Service Standard 5100–1C. Fed-; Electromagnetic Interference
  • Page 72 – MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION; Accessories; Severe Use Definition; Maintenance Chart Key
  • Page 73 – Periodic Maintenance Chart
  • Page 76 – Lubrication Guide; Lubrication Guide Key; More often under severe use
  • Page 77 – Premium 4 Synthetic Lubricant; See page 114 for the part numbers of Polaris products.; Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause
  • Page 78 – Oil Check; upper
  • Page 79 – Oil and Filter Change; Hot oil can cause serious burns. Do not allow hot oil to touch
  • Page 80 – Front Gearcase Oil; uid
  • Page 81 – Transmission Oil
  • Page 82 – Rear Gearcase Oil
  • Page 83 – Gearcase Specification Chart; Radiator Coolant Level; water. Polaris Premium 60/40 is already premixed and ready to use.; Always follow the manufacturer’s mixing recommendations; Any time the cooling system has been drained for maintenance or; Escaping steam can cause severe burns. Never remove the
  • Page 84 – Engine Cooling System; Use of a non-standard pressure cap will not allow the
  • Page 85 – Coolant Level; Some coolant level drop on new machines is normal, as the
  • Page 86 – Steering Assembly
  • Page 87 – Brakes; The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc brakes, activated by
  • Page 88 – damage and looseness.; Pads should be changed; 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 89 – Side Panel Removal
  • Page 90 – Operating your ATV with worn tires, improperly inflated tires,; Tire Tread Depth
  • Page 91 – Wheel Installation; Place the transmission in; Place the wheel on the wheel hub with the valve stem toward the; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; Check the wheel nut torques occasionally and when they’ve been
  • Page 92 – Filter Systems; Air Filter Service; It’s not necessary to remove the lower hose from the engine.; Operation of your vehicle without a breather filter can cause
  • Page 93 – Lights; When servicing a halogen lamp, don’t touch the lamp with bare; Poor lighting while driving can result in severe injury or death.; Headlight Lamp Replacement; Remove the two screws on the lower front corners of the headlight; Make sure the tab on the lamp locates properly in the
  • Page 94 – High Beam Adjustment; Include rider weight on the seat when measuring.; Low Beam Adjustment
  • Page 95 – Headlight Housing Replacement; The distance from the; Adjust the headlight aim by
  • Page 96 – Lower Headlamp Removal / Installation
  • Page 97 – Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  • Page 98 – Vehicle Immersion; If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can
  • Page 99 – Recoil Housing; Do not open the
  • Page 100 – Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark
  • Page 101 – PVT System; pinch; When To Use Low Range vs. High Range; Low Range
  • Page 102 – PVT Drying; the PVT system. Use the following instructions to dry it out before
  • Page 103 – Battery; with a solution of one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water.; Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk
  • Page 104 – Battery Removal; remove battery cover.; Battery Installation
  • Page 105 – Battery Storage; in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When
  • Page 106 – Cleaning the ATV; If warning and safety labels are damaged, contact your a; Waxing the ATV
  • Page 107 – Cleaning and Storage; Storage Tips; Starting the engine during the storage period will disturb the; Clean the Exterior
  • Page 108 – Do this carefully! If you miss the plug hole, oil will drain from
  • Page 109 – Inspect and Lubricate; Do not; Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow
  • Page 110 – Removing Corrosion
  • Page 112 – ADJUSTMENTS; Camber and Caster
  • Page 113 – Continuous operation of the engine without proper jetting
  • Page 114 – Throttle Cable Freeplay; achieved at the thumb lever.; While adjusting freeplay, be sure to flip the throttle lever back; they touch at the midpoint of the adjuster.
  • Page 115 – SPECIFICATIONS; Sportsman MV7
  • Page 116 – Clutching Chart; *EBS models require no helix / spring adjustment
  • Page 117 – POLARIS PRODUCTS
  • Page 118 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Drive Belt and Cover Problems; Possible Cause
  • Page 119 – solutions using the following charts.; Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
  • Page 120 – Engine Backfires
  • Page 121 – Engine Stops or Loses Power; Engine Overheating
  • Page 122 – WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY
  • Page 124 – HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE; Engine Oil
  • Page 125 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; In the Country where your vehicle was purchased:
  • Page 126 – If Purchased From A Private Party:; Notice; chased, and you have not followed the procedure set out above, your
  • Page 127 – MAINTENANCE RECORD
  • Page 130 – 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 6 - WELCOME; Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles; RANGER

3 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. Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles S Snowmobiles S All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) S Watercraft S RANGER utility ...

Page 8 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROLS 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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