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1 WELCOME Thank you for purch asing a Polaris vehicle, an d welcome to our world- wide family of Polaris owners. W e proudly produce an exciting line o f utility and recreati onal products.
2 POLARIS and POLARIS THE W A Y OUT are registered t rademarks of Pola ris Indus- tries Inc. Copyright 2006 Polaris Sales Inc. All inform ation contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at th e time of pub lication.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Know Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 F eatures and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation . . . . . . .
4 KNOW Y O UR VEHICLE As the operator of the vehicle, yo u are responsible for your persona l safety , the safety o f others, and the protection of our environment. Read and understand your o wner's manual, which includes valuable informa- tion abou t all aspects of your vehicle, including safe operating proce- dures.
5 SAFETY Operator Safety The following signal words and symbol s appear througho ut this manual and on your vehicle. Y our safety is involved when these words and sym- bols are used.
6 SAFETY Operator Safety Safety T raining When you purchased your new Quadricycle, your dealer offered a hands-on safety traini ng course. Y ou were also provi ded with printed materials that explain safe operatin g procedures. Review this informa- tion on a regular basis.
7 SAFETY Operator Safety Read and understand all warnin gs, cautions and operating proce dures in this manual and on the safety label s before operating the Quadricycl e. Read and understand all warnin gs, cautions and operating proce dures in this manual and on the safety label s before operating the Quadricycl e.
8 SAFETY Operator Safety Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly . W ear eye protection (goggles or face shield), glo ves, boots, long sle eves and long pants. Never consum e alcohol or dr ugs before or while operating a Quadricycle. Never operate at excessive speeds.
9 SAFETY Operator Safety Always inspect your Quadricycle before each us e to verify that it's i n safe operating conditi on. F ollow the inspection and maintenan ce procedures outlined in this manual. See page 49. Keep both hands on the handlebars.
10 SAFETY Operator Safety If a Quadricycle ha s been involved in an accident, always have an authorized Polaris dealer inspect the entire vehicle for possible damage, including (b ut not limited to) brake , throttle and st eering systems. Never operate on hills too steep for the Quadricycle or fo r your abilities.
11 SAFETY Operator Safety Always follow the procedures ou tlined in this manual for b raking if you sta ll or roll backwards while climbing a hill. Never back down a hill. See page 26. Always follow the procedures ou tlined in this manual for operating ove r obstacles.
12 SAFETY Operator Safety Always follow the procedures ou tlined in this manual for driving in reverse. See page 31. Always use the size and type of tires specified for your Quadricycle. Maintain the proper tire pressure. Never modify a Quadricycle through improper installa tion or us e of accessories.
13 SAFETY Operator Safety Never operate the Quadricycle on a frozen body of water . Operating on paved surfaces may seriously affect the handl ing and control of the Quadricycle and could result in loss of control, accident, and/ or injury . Avoid sudden turns or swift movement of the handlebars.
14 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations W arning decals have been pl aced on the vehicle fo r your protectio n. Read and follow the instructions on each decal carefully . If a decal becomes illegible or comes of f, contact your Polaris dealer to purchase a replacement.
15 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations “No P asseng er” W arning WARNING NEVER ride as a passenger . P assenge rs can cause a loss of control, resu lting in SEVERE INJURY or DEA TH. Tire Pressure/Load Alert TIRE PRESSURE IN PSI (KP a): FRONT 5 (34.
16 SAFETY Safe Riding Gear Always wear protective clothing to reduce the chance of injury . Helmet Always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety stan- dards. Approved helmets in the USA and Ca na da bear a U.S. Department of T ransportation (DOT) label.
17 SAFETY Safe Riding Gear Eye Protection Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When- ever riding a Polaris vehicle, always wear shatterproof goggl es or use a shatterproof helmet face shield. Po laris recommends wearing approved Personal Protective Equi pment (PPE) bearing markings such as VESC 8, V -8, Z87.
18 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Procedures 1. Sit upright. Keep your feet o n th e footrests. Keep both hands on the handlebars. 2. Apply the brakes. 3. S tart the engine and allow it to warm up. 4. Shift the transmission into gear . 5. Check you r surroundings and determi ne your path of travel.
19 SAFETY Driving Safely T urning the V ehicle 1. Before turning, activate a turn signal to alert others of you r intentions. Activate the left signal before a left turn.
20 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving on Slippery Surfaces Whenever driving on slip pery or loose surfaces suc h as wet trails, gravel, snow or ice, follow these precautions: 1. Slow down b efore driving onto slippery surfaces. 2. Engage A WD before wheels begin to lose traction (4x4 models).
21 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Over Obstacles 1. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Serious injury or death can result if your vehicle comes in contact with a hidden ob stacle. 2. Be alert. W atch the terrain. Use extra caution.
22 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Uphill Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions: 1. A void steep hills (25 ° maximum). 2. Check the terrain carefully . 3. A void hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 4. Shift your weight uphill.
23 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Uphill If all forward speed is lost: Keep your weight uphill. If the vehicle begins r olling downhill, never apply engine power . Never apply the brakes aggr essively while r olling backwar ds. Apply the brakes gradually .
24 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving on a Sidehi ll (Sidehilling) A void crossing the side of a hill (sid ehilling) if possible. If sidehilling is necessary , follow these precautions: 1. Slow down. 2. A void hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
25 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Downhill When driving downhill, follow these precautions: 1. Check the terrain carefully . 2. A void hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. 3. Never drive downhill at high speed. 4. Slow down. 5. A void driving downhill at an angl e, which can caus e the vehicle to pitch sharply to one side.
26 SAFETY Driving Safely T urning Around on a Hill (K - T urn) If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the hill! Use the K-turn to turn around. 1. S top the vehicle. Keep your weight uphill. 2. Lock the hydra u lic parking brake.
27 SAFETY Driving Safely T urning Around on a Hill (K - T urn) 8. Lock the hydraulic parking brake. 9. Remount from the uphill side. Keep your weight uphill. 10. Apply the foot brake. 1 1. W ith the transmission still in forward, start the engine. 12.
28 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Through W ater Follow these procedures wh en driving through water: 1. Check water depth and current before cros sing. 2. A void operating in water deeper than the bottom of the footrests. If it's unavoidable, travel slowly , balance your weight carefully an d avoid sudden movements.
29 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving Through W ater Always follow the procedures ou tlined in this manual for driving th rough water . Never drive through deep or fast-flowing water . If your vehicle becomes fully immersed , and it's impossible to take it to a dealer before starting it, follow the steps described on page 85.
30 SAFETY Driving Safely P arking on an Incline A void parking on an incline. If it' s unavoidable, follow these precau- tions: 1. S top the engine. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Always block the rear wh eels on the downhil l side. 4. T urn the fuel valve off.
31 SAFETY Driving Safely Driving in Reverse Follow these precautions when operating in reverse: 1. A void backing down- hill. 2. Always check for obstacles or pe ople behind the vehicle before backing. 3. Drive slowly . 4. Apply the foot brake lightly for stopping.
32 SAFETY Driving Safely Hauling Cargo WA R N I N G Overloading the vehi cle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may ca use loss of co ntrol or brake instability . Always follow these precautions wh en hauling cargo. • Read and understand the load distribut ion warnings listed on the vehicl e warning labels.
33 SAFETY Driving Safely Hauling Cargo T owing Loads T owing is approved OFF-ROAD ONL Y . Operating a Quadricycle/trailer combination on public roads is proh ibited. Do not exceed the maximum capacities when tow ing. Do not tow an y trailer on a grade steeper than 15 ° .
34 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Switches Mode/Reverse Ov erride Switch Press the switch to toggle through the speedometer display modes (except in reverse). See page 45 . T o gain additional power whil e opera ting in reverse, press the override switch before opening th e throttle.
35 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Switches Main K ey Switch End all electrical power to the vehicle. LIGHTS ON position turns the headlights on. S tart the engine. The headlights are not on in this position. After starting the engine, release the key switch to the POSITION LIGHTS ON position.
36 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Switches All Wheel Drive Switch (4x4 Models) See page 44 for all wheel drive information. Hazard W arning Switch Push the hazard warning switch to cause all turn indicators to flash simultaneously . Use this feature to alert others of an emergency or other situation requiring caution.
37 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Throttle Lever Press the throttle lever to increase engine speed and vehicle movement. Release the lever to reduce engine speed and vehicle movement. Choke The choke assists in starting a cold engine. See page 50. Mirrors Use the mirrors to assist in traffic maneuvers.
38 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Fo o t B r a k e The all-wheel foot brake is located on the right foot rest. The foot brake operates both front and rear brakes. Press the brake pedal down with your foot to engage the all-wheel brakes. If the rear wheels begin to skid or slide while using the foot brake, reduce brake pressure.
39 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Pa r k i n g B r a k e Locking the P arking Brake 1. Place the transmission in PA R K . 2. Squeeze the brake lever toward the handleb ar . 3. Push the parking brake lock forward to engage the lock. 4. Release the brake lever .
40 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Steering Lock Lock the steering to prevent unauthor ized use or theft of the vehicle. 1. T urn the handlebars to the full left position. 2. Insert the steering lock key an d turn it clockwise. 3. Remove the key . 4. Reverse the procedure to unlock the steering.
41 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Fu e l T a n k C a p Remove the fuel tank cap to add fuel to the fuel tank. Use either leaded or unleaded gaso- line with a minimum pump octane of 87. D o not use E-85 fuel. F uel V alve The fuel valve is located on the bottom of the fuel tank.
42 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Automatic T ransmission Gear Selector The transmission gear selector is located on the right side of the v ehicle. H: High Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in P ARK.
43 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Recoil Starter If the battery is too weak to start the engin e, use the recoil starte r . Follow the starting procedures on page 50, c ranking the engine with the recoil starter instead of the main key switc h. 1. Grasp the recoil starte r rope handle tightly .
44 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS All Wheel Drive (A WD) System (4X4 Models) The A W D switch may be turned on or of f while the vehicle is mov ing. A WD will not engage until engine speed is below 3100 RPM. A WD remains engaged until the switch is turned off.
45 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster mea- sures distance in kilometers (or miles) as well as hours of oper- ation. It also includes a reverse speed limiter function that lim- its vehicle speed to approxi- mately 1 1-14 km/h.
46 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster Rider Information Center The rider information center is located in the instrument cluster . All seg- ments will light up for 3 seconds at start-up. 1. Gear Indicator - This indicator displays gear shifter position.
47 OPERA TION F uel Safety WA R N I N G Gasoline is h ighly flammable and explosive u nder certain condition s. • Use extreme caution whenever ha ndling gasolin e. • Refuel with the engine stop ped. Ref uel outdoors or in a well -ventilated area. • Never fill a fuel container while i t's on the vehicl e.
48 OPERA TION Break-In P e riod The break-in period for your new Po laris Quadricycle is the first ten hours of operation, or the time it take s to use the first two full tanks of gasoline. No single action on your part will increase the life and perfor- mance of your Quadricycle more th an fol lowing the procedures fo r a proper break-in.
49 OPERA TION Pre-Ride Checklist Item Remarks P age Foot brake Ensure proper operation 38 Hand brake/lever travel Ensure proper operation 38 73 Brake fluid Ensure proper level 70 F ront suspension Ins.
50 OPERA TION Starting the Engine 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in PA R K . _________ ________ ___________ __________ ________ __________ 3. T urn the fuel valve on. 4. Sit on the vehicle. NOTE: Do not us e the chok e if st arting a warm engine.
51 OPERA TION Starting the Engine 7. T urn the ignition key past the POSIT ION LIGHTS ON position to engage the starter . Activate the starter for a maximum of five seconds, releasing the key when the engine starts. 8. If the engine does not start, release the starter and wait five seconds.
52 EMIS SION CONTROL SYSTEMS Noise Emission Control System Do not modify the engine, intake or exhaust components, as doing so may affect compliance with gover nmental noise level requirements. Spark Arrestor Y our Polaris vehicle has a spark arrestor tha t was designed for on-road and of f-road operation.
53 MAINTENANCE P eriodic Maintenance Chart Maintena nce interval s in the fo llowing ch art are ba sed upon averag e riding conditions and average vehicl e speed of approximately 16 km/h. V ehicles subjected to severe use must be inspected and serviced more frequently .
54 MAINTENANCE P eriodic Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart K ey X Perform these operations more of ten for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-related service (Failure to conduct this maintenance will not void the emissions warrant y but may affect emissions.
55 MAINTENANCE P eriodic Maintenance Chart Perform all services at whichever main tenance interval is reached first. X Perform these procedures more often fo r vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
56 MAINTENANCE P eriodic Maintenance Chart Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Remarks Hours Calendar Miles (Km) X General lubrication 50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc.
57 MAINTENANCE P eriodic Maintenance Chart X Perform these procedures more often fo r vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
58 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Guide Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart be ginning on page 53. Items not listed in the chart should be lubr icated at the General Lubrication interval. Item Lube Method Engine Oil P olaris Premium 4 Synthetic 0W -50 See page 59.
59 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Recommendations Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53.
60 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Level 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. S tart the engine. All ow it to idle for 30 seconds. 4. S top the engine. 5. Remove th e dipstick . W ipe it dry with a clean cloth.
61 MAINTENANCE Oil and Filter Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. S tart the engine. All ow it to idle for two minutes. 4. S top the engine. 5. Clean the area around the drain plug. 6. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
62 MAINTENANCE Oil and Filter Change 1 1. Place towels under the oil filter . Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it. 12. Clean the filter sealing area on the engine. 13. Lubricate the filter o-ring. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
63 MAINTENANCE Oil and Filter Change 15. Remov e the dipstic k. 16. Add the recomme nded oil. See page 59. 17. Reinstall the dipstick. 18. S tart the engine. All ow it to idle for two minutes. 19. Stop the engine. 20. Check for oil leaks. 21. Check th e oil level.
64 MAINTENANCE T ransmission Oil Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginnin g on page 53. Use the recommended oil. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole. See page 107 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
65 MAINTENANCE T ransmission Oil Oil Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Remove the fill plug. Use a 15 mm wrench. 4. Check the oil level. 5. Add the recomme nded oil as nee ded. Do not overfill. 6.
66 MAINTENANCE T ransmission Oil Oil Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Remove the fill plug. Use a 15 mm wrench. 4. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. 5. Remove the drain plug. Use a 15 mm wrench.
67 MAINTENANCE F ront Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the inter- vals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Use the recommended fluid. Use of other fluids may result in improper operation of com- ponents.
68 MAINTENANCE F ront Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Fluid Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Remove the fill plug. Use an 8 mm Allen wrench. 4. Check the fluid level. 5. Add the recomme nded fluid as needed.
69 MAINTENANCE F ront Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Fluid Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Remove the fill plug. Use an 8 mm Allen wrench. 4. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. 5. Remove the drain plug.
70 MAINTENANCE Brake Fluid Check brake fluid levels for both brake systems before each ride . Always maintain brake fluid at th e recommended level. Do not overfill. The brakes should feel firm when they're applied. Spongy or weak brakes may i ndicate a fluid leak or lo w fluid level.
71 MAINTENANCE Brake Fluid Hand Brake The master cylinder is located on the left handle- bar . Maintain the fluid level 6 mm below the top edge of the master cylinder . Do not overfill. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Make sure the handlebars are straight.
72 MAINTENANCE Brake Fluid F oot Brake The brake fluid reservoir is located near the foot brake. Maintain the fluid level between the minimum and maximum marks.
73 MAINTENANCE Brakes The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc brakes, activated by apply- ing either the hand brake or the foot br ake. Both b rake sy stems are self- adjusting. Brake Inspections Perform the following checks to keep the brake systems in good operat- ing condition.
74 MAINTENANCE T oe Alignment Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignm ent is 3-6 mm toe out. 1. Place the hand lebars in a straight-ahead position. 2. Place stands in front of the vehicle, per- pendicular to the rear tires.
75 MAINTENANCE Steering Assembly Check the steering assembly of the vehicle periodically for loo se nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are foun d, see your Polaris dea ler for service before operating the vehicle. Side P anel Removal 1. Remove the seat.
76 MAINTENANCE Tires Refer to the specifications section beginning on page 1 12 for recom- mended tire type, size and pressure. Tire T read Depth Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 3 mm or less. F ront Wheel Hub Tightening Front wheel bearing tightness and spin dle nut retention are critical com- ponent operati ons.
77 MAINTENANCE Tires Wheel Removal/Installation 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly . 4. Place a suitable stand under the footrest frame to raise the wheel slightly off the ground.
78 MAINTENANCE Air Filter/Breather Filter Always clean and replace the air and br eather filters at the intervals out- lined in the Periodic Maintena nce Chart b eginning on page 53. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK.
79 MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Beam Adjustment The headlight beam can be adjusted slightly upward or downward. Use the following procedure to make the adjustment. 1. Position the vehicle on a level su rface with the headlight approxi- mately 7.6 m from a wall.
80 MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight/Position Light Lamp Replacement When servicing a halogen lamp, do not touch the lamp with bare fingers. Oil from your skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp. Hol d the plastic part of the lamp.
81 MAINTENANCE Lights T aillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacemen t 1. From the rear of the brake- light, remove the two screws holding the lens cover in place. R emove the lens cover . 2. Remove the lamp and replace it with a new lamp. 3. T est the light for proper operation.
82 MAINTENANCE Recoil Housing Always drain the recoil housing after operating the vehicle in wet conditions. Dr ain the housin g before storing the vehicle. Make sure the housing is completely dry before reinstalling the drain plug. 1. Place the transmission in P ARK.
83 MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs Spark Plug Recommendations Refer to the specifications section begi nning on page 1 12 for the recom- mended spark plug type and gap for yo ur vehicle. T orque spark plugs to specification. 1. Remove the left side panel. See page 75.
84 MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs Spark Plug Inspection Spark plug condition is i ndicative of engine operat ion. Check the spark plug firing end condition after the en gine has been warmed up and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. Immediately check the spark plug for correct color .
85 MAINTENANCE V ehicle Immersion If your vehicle has been totally submerged in water and it's impossible to have it servi ced before further operation, perform the following procedure. 1. Move the vehicle out of the water . 2. T urn the fuel valve of f.
86 MAINTENANCE V ehicle Immersion 6. T urn the ignition key past the POSITION LIGHTS position to engage the starter . Engage the starter for only 2-3 seconds. 7. T ighten the carburetor drain screw . 8. Dry the spark plug. Reinstall the plug or install a new plug.
87 MAINTENANCE Spark Arrestor Occasionally , the spark arrestor may accumulate carbon, which can restrict the exhaust if left unattended. Pur ge the spa rk arrestor . 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. Remove the arrestor clean-out plug from t he bottom of the muf fler .
88 MAINTENANCE PVT System PVT Drying If water is ingested into the PVT system, dry it before operating the vehicle. 1. Move the vehicle out of the water . 2. Place the transmission in PA R K . WA R N I N G Do not modify any component of the PVT system.
89 MAINTENANCE PVT System PVT Drying 3. Remove the P VT drain plug. Use a 17 mm w rench, a f lat scre w- driver , or the spa rk plug wrench. 4. Allow the water to drain com- pletely . Reinstall the drain plug. 5. S tart the engine. Place the trans- mission in P ARK.
90 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our vehicle may have either a sealed battery , which requires little maintenance, or a conventional battery . A sealed battery can be identi- fied by its flat covers on the top of the battery . A conventional battery has six filler caps on the top of the battery .
91 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Removal 1. Place the transmission in P ARK. 2. Open the front cover . 3. Disconnect the battery hold- down strap. 4. On conventional batteries, remove the ba ttery vent tube. 5. Disconnect the black (nega- tive) battery ca ble first.
92 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Installation 1. Ensure that the battery is fully char ged. 2. Place the batte ry in the batter y holder . 3. W ith conventional batteries, install the battery vent t ube (sealed bat- teries do not have a vent tube). NOTE: The vent tube must be free of obstr uctions and securely installed.
93 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Storage Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, remove the battery from the vehicle, ensure that it's fully char ge d, and store it out of the sun in a cool, dry place. Check battery voltage each month during st orage and recha r ge as needed to maintain a full charge.
94 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Charging (Conventional Battery) 1. Remove the battery from the vehi cle to prev ent damage from leak- ing or spilled ele ctrolyte during cha r ging. See pa ge 91. 2. Char ge the battery with a char ging output no larger than 1/10 of the battery’ s amp/hr rating.
95 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Charging (Sealed Battery) For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully . 1. Check the battery voltage with a volt meter or multimeter . A fully charged batt ery will register 12.8 V or higher . 2. If the voltage is less than 12.
96 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage W ashing the V ehicle Keeping your Polaris vehicle clean will not only improve its appearance but it can also extend the life of various componen ts. High water pressure may damage components. Polaris re commends washing the vehicle by ha nd or with a garden hose, using mild soap.
97 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage W ashing th e V ehicle If a high pressure water system is u sed for cleaning (n ot recommended), exercise extreme caution.
98 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Chrome Wheel Care (if equipped) Proper maintenance will protect chrome wheels from corrosion, pre- serve wheel life and ensure a "like new" appearance for many years.
99 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips Clean the Exterior Make any necessary re pairs and clean the vehicle as recommended. See page 96. Stabilize the F uel 1. Fill the fuel tank. 2. Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel T reatment or Polaris Fuel S tabilizer .
100 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips Fluid Levels Inspect the fluid levels. Chan ge fluids as reco mmended in the Pe riodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 5 3. • Demand drive unit (front gearcase) • T ransmission • Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark or contaminated) F og the Engine 1.
101 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips Inspect and Lubricate Inspect all cable s and lubricate al l areas of the vehicle as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginn ing on page 53. Battery Storage See pages 93-94 for storage and charging procedures.
102 MAINTENANCE T ransporting the V ehicle Follow these procedures when transporting the vehicle. 1. S top the engine. 2. Place the transmission in P ARK. 3. T urn the fuel valve off. 4. Secure the fuel cap, oil cap and seat. 5. Remove the key to prevent loss during transporting.
103 ADJUSTMENTS Spring Adjustments The front and rear shock absorber springs are adjustable. Rotate the adjuster either clockwise or counterclockwise to incr ease or decrease spring tension. Always ad just both sides equally . NOTE: Accessory springs are availab le through your Polaris dealer .
104 ADJUSTMENTS Handlebars The handlebars can be adjusted for rider preference. 1. Loosen the fo ur handlebar b olts. 2. Adjust the handlebar to the desired heigh t. NOTE: Be sure the han dlebars do not contact the gas tank or any other part o f the machine when turned fully to the left or right.
105 ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor Y our Polaris Quadricycle is calibrate d at the factory for optimal perfor- mance at altitudes ran ging from zero to 1800 meters and temperatu res of 4 degrees C.
106 ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Cable F reeplay Adjust throttle cable freeplay at the handlebar . 1. Locate the throttle cable adjuster at the handlebar . 2. Squeeze the end of the rub- ber boot and slide it far enough to expose the en d of the inline cable adjuster .
107 POL ARIS PRODUCTS Pa r t N u m b e r Description Engine L ubricant 2870791 F ogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol) 2874865 P erformance Syn thetic 4-St roke (PS-4) 0W -50 Oil (.95 l) 2874866 P erformance Syn thetic 4-St roke (PS-4) 0W -50 Oil (3.8 l) Gearcase / T ransmis sion Lubricants 2873602 Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant (.
108 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt Wear/Burn Possible Cause Solution Driving onto a picku p or tall trailer in high rang e Use low range (if equipped). Starting out going up a steep in cline Use low range (if equipped) or turn around using the K- turn (see page 26).
109 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Does Not Rotate Engine Rotates, F ails to Start Engine Backfires Possible Cause Solution Low battery voltage Rechar ge the battery to 12.
110 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Pings or Knocks Engine Runs Irregularl y , Stalls or Misfires Possible Cause Solution Poor quality or low octane fu el Replace w ith recommen ded fuel Incorrect ignition tim.
111 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Stops or Loses P ower Engine Overheating Possible Cause Solution Out of fuel Refuel, cycle key to ON position three times for 5 seconds each, then start Kinked or plugged fu.
112 SPECIFICA T IONS * Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC Hawkeye 2X4 International Gross V ehicle W eight 423 kg Dry W eight 243 kg Fuel Capacity 17 l Engine Oil Capacity 1.
113 SPECIFICA TIONS Jetting Chart Clutching Ch art Hawkeye 2X4 International T ires/Pressure, Front 22x7-12 / 34.5 KPa T ires/Pressure, Rear 22x10-12 / 34.
114 SPECIFICA T IONS * Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC Hawkeye 4X4 International Gross V ehicle W eight 423 kg Dry W eight 250 kg Fuel Capacity 17 l Engine Oil Capacity 1.
115 SPECIFICA TIONS Jetting Chart Clutching Ch art Hawkeye 4X4 International T ires/Pressure, Front 22x7-12 / 34.5 KPa T ires/Pressure, Rear 22x10-12 / 34.
116 W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTY Polaris Industries Inc., 2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN 55340, gives a TWO YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY on all components of the Polaris Quadricycle against defects in material or workma nship.
117 W ARRANTY W ARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCL USIONS: LIMIT A TIONS OF W ARR ANTIES AND RE MEDIES The Polaris l imited warranty e xcludes any failu res that are not caused by a defect in material or workmanship. Th is warranty does not cover acci dental damage, normal wear and tear , abuse or improper ha ndling.
118 W ARRANTY LIMIT A TIONS OF W ARR ANTIES AND RE MEDIES ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT N OT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES O F MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P AR- TICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE ABOVE TWO YEAR W ARRANTY PERIOD.
119 MAINTENANCE L OG Present this section of your ma nual to your dealer each ti me your vehicle is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with an accurate log of maintenance and ser- vices performed.
120 MAINTENANCE L OG DA TE MILES (KM) OR HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS.
121 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Age Restric tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Air Filt er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 All Wheel D rive Switch . . . . . . . . . . 36 All Wheel D rive Syste m .
122 INDEX I Idle RPM Adju stment . . . . . . . . . . 105 Immersion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-86 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46 J Jetting Chart , 2X4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Jetting Chart , 4X4 . . . . . . . . . . .
123 INDEX T Taillight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Throttle Cable Fre eplay . . . . . . . . . 106 Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Tire Trea d Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Tires Front Wheel Hub Tightening .
Ein wichtiger Punkt beim Kauf des Geräts Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 (oder sogar vor seinem Kauf) ist das durchlesen seiner Bedienungsanleitung. Dies sollten wir wegen ein paar einfacher Gründe machen:
Wenn Sie Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 noch nicht gekauft haben, ist jetzt ein guter Moment, um sich mit den grundliegenden Daten des Produkts bekannt zu machen. Schauen Sie zuerst die ersten Seiten der Anleitung durch, die Sie oben finden. Dort finden Sie die wichtigsten technischen Daten für Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 - auf diese Weise prüfen Sie, ob das Gerät Ihren Wünschen entspricht. Wenn Sie tiefer in die Benutzeranleitung von Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 reinschauen, lernen Sie alle zugänglichen Produktfunktionen kennen, sowie erhalten Informationen über die Nutzung. Die Informationen, die Sie über Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 erhalten, werden Ihnen bestimmt bei der Kaufentscheidung helfen.
Wenn Sie aber schon Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 besitzen, und noch keine Gelegenheit dazu hatten, die Bedienungsanleitung zu lesen, sollten Sie es aufgrund der oben beschriebenen Gründe machen. Sie erfahren dann, ob Sie die zugänglichen Funktionen richtig genutzt haben, aber auch, ob Sie keine Fehler begangen haben, die den Nutzungszeitraum von Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 verkürzen könnten.
Jedoch ist die eine der wichtigsten Rollen, die eine Bedienungsanleitung für den Nutzer spielt, die Hilfe bei der Lösung von Problemen mit Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4. Sie finden dort fast immer Troubleshooting, also die am häufigsten auftauchenden Störungen und Mängel bei Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 gemeinsam mit Hinweisen bezüglich der Arten ihrer Lösung. Sogar wenn es Ihnen nicht gelingen sollte das Problem alleine zu bewältigen, die Anleitung zeigt Ihnen die weitere Vorgehensweise – den Kontakt zur Kundenberatung oder dem naheliegenden Service.
