Polaris 550 EPS owner manual

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Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.

This is an adult vehicle only.

Operation is prohibited for those under 16 years of age.

Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

Sportsman X2 550 EPS

Contents

Main Page WELCOME Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page European Vibration and Noise Vehicle Identification Numbers Safety Training Safe Riding Gear E Safe Riding Gear Equipment Modifications Operating Without Instruction Age Restrictions Handling Gasoline Exposure to Exhaust Failure to Inspect Before Operating Page Carrying a Passenger in the Cargo Box Operating on Pavement Operating on Public Roads Operating at Excessive Speeds Physical Control of the ATV Turning Improperly Jumps and Stunts Improper Hill Climbing Descending Hills Improperly Crossing Hillsides 16 Stalling While Climbing a Hill >15 Operating on Steep Hills Operating on Slippery Terrain Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain Operating Improperly in Reverse Improper Tire Maintenance Operating Over Obstacles Skidding or Sliding Operating Through Deep Water Improper Cargo Loading Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water Poor Visibility Page General Warning Age 16 Warning Reverse Override Warning/AWD Caution Passenger Safety//Discretionary Warning Tire Pressure/Load Warning Rack Warning, Front Clutch Cover Warning Hitch Capacity Label Box Warning Page Switches Throttle Lever Brake Lever Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid Parking Brake Locking the Parking Brake Page Auxiliary Foot Brake Automatic Transmission Gear Selector Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Fuel Tank Cap Extreme Use 30 AH Battery Page All Wheel Drive System Engaging 4X4 Active Descent Control (ADC) System Engaging Active Descent Control Disengaging Active Descent Control Passenger Seat Seat Conversion Passenger Seat Seat Conversion Front Box/Compartment Page Indicator Lamps RPM 88 Trip 1 km mi FE : 88 Page Page Page Page Page Page 53 *Assumes unipolar configuration of stepper motor Sportsman X2 550 EPS Diagnostic Codes 54 Sportsman X2 550 EPS Diagnostic Codes Break-In Period Engine and Drivetrain Break-in PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt) Pre-Ride Checklist Safe Operation Practices Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly Trail Etiquette Starting the Engine Cold Weather Operation Driving Procedures Turning the Vehicle Page Driving with a Passenger Driving on Slippery Surfaces Driving Uphill Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling) Driving Downhill Page Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn) Driving Through Water Driving Over Obstacles Driving in Reverse Page Page Page Towing Loads Dumping Cargo Page Page Page Page 4. Always use the hook strap when handling the hook. NO YES Page Page Page Winch Cable Care C B A Page Shock Loading Winch Maintenance and Service Safety EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Noise Emission Control System Operation on Public Lands in the U.S.A. Crankcase Emission Control System Exhaust Emission Control System Page Maintenance Chart Key Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Symbol Description Page Page 95 Lubrication Guide Front Prop Shaft Yoke Front Oil Recommendations Oil Level Page Oil and Filter Change Transmission Oil Oil Check Transmission Oil Oil Change Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid ADC Extreme Use Definition Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Fluid Check Fluid Change Active Descent Control (ADC) Fluid Fluid Level Active Descent Control (ADC) Fluid Fluid Change Rear Gearcase Oil Oil Check Rear Gearcase Oil Oil Change Power Steering Unit Page Recovery Bottle Coolant Radiator Coolant Brakes Hand Brake Auxiliary Foot Brake Toe Alignment Steering Assembly Seat Removal Side Panel/Footwell Removal Tires Tire Tread Depth Front Wheel Hub Tightening Wheel Removal Tires Wheel Installation Wheel Nut Torque Specifications Air Filter Fuse Replacement Headlight Lamp Replacement High Beam Adjustment Low Beam Adjustment Headlight Housing Replacement Lower Headlamp Replacement Taillight/Brakelight Lamp Replacement Spark Plugs Spark Plug Recommendations Spark Plug Inspection Spark Plugs Spark Plug Inspection Vehicle Immersion Spark Arrester Page Page When To Use Low Range and High Range PVT Drying Battery Removal Battery Installation Battery Storage Battery Charging 133 Battery Charging Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of charging. State of Charge Voltage Action Charge Time Throttle Body/Idle RPM Throttle Cable Freeplay Handlebars Page Transporting the ATV Accessories Page Washing the Vehicle Polishing the Vehicle Page Storage Tips Drive Belt Wear/Burn Engine Doesn't Turn Over Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start Engine Backfires 145 Engine Pings or Knocks Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires Possible Lean Fuel Cause Solution Possible Rich Fuel Cause Solution Engine Stops or Loses Power Engine Overheating 147 POLARIS PRODUCTS Part Number Description SPECIFICATIONS Sportsman X2 550 EPS SPECIFICATIONS Clutching Sportsman X2 550 EPS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS: Lubricants and Fluids Page HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE EXPORTED PRODUCTS NOTICE Page Page California Residents Page Page 160 0-9 A B C 161 F G H I 162 N O P R 163 T V W Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. WARNING