Polaris PMS 419 owner manual

PMS 419

Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

RANGER RZR

RANGER RZR S

RANGER RZR 4

Contents

Main Page Page Page WELCOME Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Vehicle Identification Numbers Equipment Modifications Safe Riding Gear E Safe Riding Gear Operating Without Instruction Age Restrictions Accessories Using Alcohol or Drugs Failure to Inspect Before Operating Protective Apparel Seat Belts Cab Nets Carrying Passengers (RZR 4) Carrying Multiple Passengers (RZR) Passengers in the Cargo Box Operating on Pavement Operating on Public Roads Operating at Excessive Speeds Turning Improperly Jumps and Stunts 14 Physical Control of the Vehicle +15 Descending Hills Improperly Improper Hill Climbing +15 Crossing Hillsides Stalling While Climbing a Hill Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain Operating Improperly in Reverse Improper Tire Maintenance Operating on Slippery Terrain Operating Over Obstacles Skidding or Sliding Operating Through Water Improper Cargo Loading Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water Operating a Damaged Vehicle 19 Handling Gasoline Refueling Exposure to Exhaust Hot Exhaust Systems Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle Cargo Box Warning Tire Pressure/Cargo Overload Warning (RZR) Tire Pressure/Cargo Overload Warning (RZR 4) Cab Frame/Seat Belt Warning Shift Caution Age Warning Overturn Warning 24 Discretionary Warning (RZR) Discretionary Warni ng Discretionary Warning (RZR 4) 26 Passenger Safety Warning (RZR) Passenger Safety Warn- ing 27 Passenger Safety Warning (RZR 4) Rear Passenger Cab Frame Warn- ing (RZR 4) Rear Passenger Grab Bar Warning (RZR 4) Passenger Grab Bar Warni ng Passenger Cab Frame Warning (both sides) Page Component Locations Page Rear Service Panel Seats Seat Adjustments Seat Removal Steering Wheel Passenger Hand Hold Hood Fuel Cap Cab Nets Seat Belts Seat Belt Inspection Switches Auxiliary Outlet Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Switches Ignition Switch Headlight Switch All Wheel Drive (AWD) Switch Gear Selector Using Low Range and High Range Brake Pedal Throttle Pedal All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Engaging AWD Speedometer Mode Button Indicator Lamps RPM Trip 1 km mi EF 88 : 88 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Vehicle Break-in Period Engine and Drivetrain Break-in Brake System Break-in PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt) Pre-Ride Inspection Safe Operation Practices Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine Braking Parking the Vehicle Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly Trail Etiquette New Operator Driving Procedures New Operator Driving Procedures Driving with Passengers Driving on Slippery Surfaces Driving Uphill Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling) Driving Downhill Driving Through Water Driving Over Obstacles Page Parking on an Incline Page Hauling Cargo Towing Loads EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Noise Emission Control System Operation on Public Lands in the U.S.A. Crankcase Emission Control System Exhaust Emission Control System Severe Use Definition Maintenance Chart Key Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Page Page 74 Lubrication Recommendations Item Lube Method Prop Shaft Grease Fitting Lubrication Recommendations Oil Recommendations Oil Check { Page Oil and Filter Change Page Transfer Case Page Transmission (Main Gearcase) Demand Drive Unit (Front Gearcase) Rear Gearcase Gearcase Specification Chart Spark Plugs Spark Plug Gap/Torque Spark Plugs Spark Plug Removal and Replacement Spark Plug Condition Page Fuses Operation Adding or Changing Coolant Radiator and Cooling Fan Radiator Coolant Level Coolant Level Page POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System PVT Drying Filter Systems Air Filter Spark Arrestor Throttle System Throttle Freeplay Throttle Freeplay Inspection Throttle System Throttle Body/Idle RPM Throttle Freeplay Adjustment Page Brake Fluid Brake Inspection Steering Wheel Inspection (RZR and RZR S Base Models) (RZR S Premium Models and RZR 4) Front/Rear Spring Preload (RZR S Premium Models and RZR 4) Front/Rear Shock Compression Tires Tire Tread Depth Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications Tires Wheel Removal Wheel Installation Headlight Lamp Replacement Headlight High Beam Adjustment Brake Lights Vehicle Immersion Page Battery Removal Battery Installation Battery Storage Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery) Battery Charging (Conventional Battery) Battery Charging (Sealed Battery) 115 Battery Charging (Sealed Battery) Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of charging. State of Charge Voltage Action Charge Time Page Washing the Vehicle Polishing the Vehicle Chrome Wheel Care (if equipped) Page Storage Tips Removal from Storage Transporting the Vehicle RANGER RZR / RZR S Clutching RANGER RZR / RZR S RANGER RZR 4 Clutching RANGER RZR 4 126 POLARIS PRODUCTS Part Number Description Drive Belt Wear/Burn Engine Doesn't Turn Over Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start Engine Backfires Engine Pings or Knocks Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires Engine Stops or Loses Power DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS: LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Lubricants SPARK ARRESTOR Exported Vehicles How to Get Service Notice Page U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty Page Page Page 142 A B C D 143 F G H I 144 P R S T