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Polaris RZR XP 900, RZR XP 4 900 owner manual Welcome

Models: RZR XP 900 RZR XP 4 900

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WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of POLARIS owners. We proudly produce an excit- ing line of utility and recreational products.

•Snowmobiles

•All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

•RANGER® utility vehicles

•Victory Motorcycles®

•Low Emission Vehicles (LEVs)

We believe POLARIS sets a standard of excellence for all utility and recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your POLARIS vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve ever pro- duced.

For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is outlined in the POLARIS Service Manual and should be performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) Technician.

Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total satisfaction. Be sure to return to your dealership for all of your ser- vice needs during, and after, the warranty period.

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Polaris RZR XP 900, RZR XP 4 900 owner manual Welcome

Contents

Owners Manual for Maintenance and SafetyRANGER RZR XP RANGER RZR XP 4 Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in this manual and on all product labels Page NEVER Operate WELCOME Printed in U.S.A TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE INTRODUCTIONDANGER European Vibration and Noise INTRODUCTIONVehicle Identification Numbers INTRODUCTIONVehicle Identification NumberEquipment Modifications SAFETYHelmet SAFETYSafe Riding Gear Boots SAFETYEye Protection GlovesAccessories SAFETYUsing Alcohol or Drugs Operating Without InstructionFailure to Inspect Before Operating SAFETYProtective Apparel Seat BeltsCarrying Multiple Passengers RZR XP SAFETYOperating With a Load on the Vehicle Always follow these guidelinesPassengers in the Cargo Box SAFETYOperating on Pavement Operating on Public RoadsTurning Improperly SAFETYPhysical Control of the Vehicle Jumps and StuntsImproper Hill Climbing SAFETYCrossing Hillsides Stalling While Climbing a HillImproper Tire Maintenance SAFETYOperating Improperly in Reverse Operating on Slippery TerrainOperating Over Obstacles SAFETYSkidding or Sliding Operating Through WaterImproper Cargo Loading SAFETYOperating on Frozen Bodies of Water Operating a Damaged VehicleFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY call POLARIS at SAFETYHandling Gasoline RefuelingLoad/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning SAFETYSafety Labels and Locations Passenger Safety SAFETYPassenger Safety Warning RZR XP THE PASSENGERS MUST ALWAYS •wear seat belts SAFETYPassenger Safety Warning RZR XP Safety Labels and Locations SAFETYRear Passenger Cab Frame Warning RZR XP Rear Passenger Grab Bar Warning RZR XPCab Frame/Seat Belt Warning SAFETYShift Caution Age Overturn Warning WarningAge Warning SAFETYOverturn Warning Belt Debris WarningDiscretionary Warning RZR XP SAFETYDiscretionary NEVER operateDiscretionary Warning RZR XP SAFETYNEVER operate •with more than three passengersROPS Frame FEATURES AND CONTROLSCargo NetsCargo Box Tie-Down Points FEATURES AND CONTROLSRear Passenger Grab Bar Shifter Fuel Tank Cap Switches FEATURES AND CONTROLSIgnition Switch Auxiliary OutletsAll Wheel Drive AWD Switch FEATURES AND CONTROLSHeadlight Switch Seat Adjustments FEATURES AND CONTROLSSeats Steering WheelPassenger Hand Hold FEATURES AND CONTROLSHood FEATURES AND CONTROLSService Access Panels FEATURES AND CONTROLSEngine Access Panel Cargo Box Access PanelCab Nets FEATURES AND CONTROLSFuel Cap Seat Belt Inspection FEATURES AND CONTROLSSeat Belts Gear Selector FEATURES AND CONTROLSUsing Low Range Brake Pedal FEATURES AND CONTROLSThrottle Pedal Rollover Protective Structure ROPSEngaging AWD FEATURES AND CONTROLSAll Wheel Drive AWD System Mode Button FEATURES AND CONTROLSInstrument Cluster SpeedometerIndicator Lamps FEATURES AND CONTROLSLamp IndicatesRider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLSRider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLS2.Fuel Gauge - The segments of the fuel gauge show the level of fuel in the fuel tank. When the last segment clears, a low fuel warning is activated. All segments including the fuel icon will flash. Refuel immediately Display Units Standard/Metric FEATURES AND CONTROLSRider Information Center Rider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLSClock Mode Odometer Mode FEATURES AND CONTROLSTrip Meter Mode Hour Meter ModeProgrammable Service Interval FEATURES AND CONTROLSDiagnostic Display Mode Rider Information CenterRider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLSEngine Error Codes Vehicle Break-inPeriod OPERATIONEngine and Drivetrain Break-in OPERATIONBrake System Break-in PVT Break-inClutches/BeltPre-RideInspection OPERATIONItem RemarksSafe Operation Practices OPERATIONStarting the Engine OPERATIONStopping the Engine BrakingParking the Vehicle OPERATIONKnow Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly Trail EtiquetteOPERATION New Operator Driving Procedures12.Apply the brakes and shift into low gear OPERATIONDriving with Passengers OPERATIONDriving on Slippery Surfaces OPERATIONDriving Uphill OPERATIONDriving Downhill OPERATIONDriving on a Sidehill Sidehilling Driving Through Water OPERATIONDriving Over Obstacles OPERATIONDriving in Reverse OPERATION3.Back slowly 4.Apply the brakes lightly for stoppingParking on an Incline OPERATION1.Place the transmission in PARK 2.Turn the engine offHauling Cargo OPERATIONBelt Life OPERATIONNoise Emission Control System EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSOperation on Public Lands in the U.S.A Crankcase Emission Control SystemSevere Use Definition MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart Key MAINTENANCEMaintenance Interval MAINTENANCEItem RemarksMaintenance Interval MAINTENANCEItem RemarksMaintenance Interval MAINTENANCEItem RemarksFitting Access as viewed from top with MAINTENANCEMiddle Prop Shaft Grease Fitting center floor panel removedFront Control Arm Pivot Bushings 3 per side MAINTENANCEView of Driver’s Side From Bottom of Vehicle Ambient Temperature Range MAINTENANCEEngine Oil Oil RecommendationsOil Check MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change MAINTENANCE15.Reinstall the dipstick Fluid Check MAINTENANCETransmission Main Gearcase Fluid Change MAINTENANCEFluid Check MAINTENANCEDemand Drive Unit Front Gearcase 1.Remove the fill plug MAINTENANCEFluid Change Gearcase Specification Chart MAINTENANCEGearcases Spark PlugsSpark Plug Removal and Replacement MAINTENANCESpark Plug Condition Normal PlugFeature Supported MAINTENANCEFeature Supported FusesMain Fuse Box MAINTENANCECooling System MAINTENANCEAdding or Changing Coolant Radiator and Cooling FanRadiator Coolant Level/Changing Coolant MAINTENANCEOverflow Bottle Coolant Level MAINTENANCEPOLARIS Variable Transmission PVT System MAINTENANCEContinued on next page MAINTENANCEBelt Replacement/Debris Removal PVT Drying MAINTENANCEBelt Replacement/Debris Removal Filter Systems MAINTENANCEFuel Tank Vent Filter Intake Pre-FiltersAir Filter MAINTENANCESpark Arrester MAINTENANCE1.Remove the arrester retaining bolt and nut MAINTENANCEThrottle System MAINTENANCEThrottle Freeplay Throttle Body/Idle RPMBrake Inspection MAINTENANCEBrakes Brake Fluid MAINTENANCEFactory Preload Settings MAINTENANCEFront/Rear Spring Preload Fox Shock PreloadFox Shock Preload Adjustment MAINTENANCEAdjusting Ring Front/Rear Spring PreloadWalker Evans Shock Preload Adjustment MAINTENANCEAdjusting Ring 1 Front/Rear Spring PreloadFront/Rear Shock Compression MAINTENANCERear FrontAxle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications MAINTENANCETires Tire Tread DepthWheel Installation MAINTENANCEWheel Removal 1. Place the transmissionHeadlight Replacement MAINTENANCELights Brake LightsHeadlight Beam Adjustment MAINTENANCEVehicle Immersion MAINTENANCESteering Wheel Inspection MAINTENANCEBattery Removal MAINTENANCEBattery Battery Storage MAINTENANCEBattery Installation Battery Charging MAINTENANCEBattery Charging MAINTENANCEState of VoltageCleaning and Storage MAINTENANCEWashing the Vehicle Washing TipsWashing the Vehicle MAINTENANCEPolishing the Vehicle Polishing TipsClean the Exterior MAINTENANCEStorage Tips Stabilize the FuelBattery Maintenance MAINTENANCEStorage Tips Inspect and LubricateCleaning and Storage MAINTENANCETransporting the Vehicle Removal from StorageRANGER RZR XP SPECIFICATIONSClutching SPECIFICATIONSRANGER RZR XP RANGER RZR XP 4 SPECIFICATIONSRANGER RZR XP 4 SPECIFICATIONSClutching Lubrication SystemPart Number POLARIS PRODUCTSDescription Engine LubricantSolution TROUBLESHOOTINGDrive Belt Wear/Burn Possible CauseSolution TROUBLESHOOTINGSolution SolutionSolution TROUBLESHOOTINGSolution SolutionEngine Stops or Loses Power TROUBLESHOOTINGSolution Possible CauseREGISTRATION WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY Wheels and tires WARRANTYLIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES WARRANTYHOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTYSPARK ARRESTER LubricantsHow to Get Service WARRANTYIn the Country where your vehicle was purchased Exported VehiclesHow to Get Service WARRANTYNotice If Purchased From A Private PartyU.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty WARRANTYThe exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall be, at the exclusive option of POLARIS, repair or replacement of any defective materials, components or products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON FOR BREACH OF THIS WAR- RANTY. POLARIS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON FOR INCI- DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION,WHETHER ARISING OUT OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR- RANTY OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE. THIS EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES IS INDEPENDENT FROM AND SHALL SURVIVE ANY FINDING THAT THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUR- POSE WARRANTYU.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS MAINTENANCE LOGDATE MILES KMSERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS MAINTENANCE LOGDATE MILES KMSERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS MAINTENANCE LOGDATE MILES KMAdjustments INDEXBattery CoolantFilter INDEXFluid Fluid ChangeLights INDEXOil Change Oil CheckINDEX SwitchesSpark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .