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Polaris RZR XP 900, RZR XP 4 900 owner manual Introduction, European Vibration and Noise

Models: RZR XP 900 RZR XP 4 900

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING

Failure to heed the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death. Your POLARIS vehicle is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently than cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.

•Read this owner’s manual. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle.

•This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16 and have a valid driver’s license to operate this vehicle.

•Always use the cab nets while riding in this vehicle.

•Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle boots.

•Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.

•Visit the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association web site (rohva.org) and take the free on-line training course.

•Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined on pages 56-57. Never allow a guest to operate this vehicle until the guest has completed the New Operator Driving Procedures.

European Vibration and Noise

The driver-perceived noise and hand/arm and whole body vibration lev- els of this machinery is measured per prEN 15997.

The operating conditions of the machinery during testing:

The vehicles were in like-new condition. The environment was con- trolled as indicated by the test procedure(s).

The uncertainty of vibration exposure measurement is dependent on many factors, including:

•Instrument and calibration uncertainty

•Variations in the machine such as wear of components

•Variation of machine operators such as experience or physique

•Ability of the worker to reproduce typical work during measurements

•Environmental factors such as ambient noise or temperature

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Polaris RZR XP 900, RZR XP 4 900 owner manual Introduction, European Vibration and Noise

Contents

for Maintenance and Safety RANGER RZR XP RANGER RZR XP 4Owners Manual 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 INTRODUCTION DANGERNOTICE European Vibration and Noise INTRODUCTIONVehicle Identification Numbers INTRODUCTIONVehicle Identification NumberEquipment Modifications SAFETYSAFETY Safe Riding GearHelmet 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 RefuelingSAFETY Safety Labels and LocationsLoad/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning SAFETY Passenger Safety Warning RZR XPPassenger Safety SAFETY Passenger Safety Warning RZR XPTHE PASSENGERS MUST ALWAYS •wear seat belts 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 NetsFEATURES AND CONTROLS Rear Passenger Grab Bar Shifter Fuel Tank CapCargo Box Tie-Down Points Switches FEATURES AND CONTROLSIgnition Switch Auxiliary OutletsFEATURES AND CONTROLS Headlight SwitchAll Wheel Drive AWD 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 PanelFEATURES AND CONTROLS Fuel CapCab Nets FEATURES AND CONTROLS Seat BeltsSeat Belt Inspection FEATURES AND CONTROLS Using Low RangeGear Selector Brake Pedal FEATURES AND CONTROLSThrottle Pedal Rollover Protective Structure ROPSFEATURES AND CONTROLS All Wheel Drive AWD SystemEngaging AWD Mode Button FEATURES AND CONTROLSInstrument Cluster SpeedometerIndicator Lamps FEATURES AND CONTROLSLamp IndicatesRider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLSFEATURES AND CONTROLS 2.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 immediatelyRider Information Center FEATURES AND CONTROLS Rider Information CenterDisplay Units Standard/Metric FEATURES AND CONTROLS Clock ModeRider Information Center Odometer Mode FEATURES AND CONTROLSTrip Meter Mode Hour Meter ModeProgrammable Service Interval FEATURES AND CONTROLSDiagnostic Display Mode Rider Information CenterFEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine Error CodesRider Information Center 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 OPERATIONOPERATION Driving on a Sidehill SidehillingDriving Downhill 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 SystemMAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance ChartSevere Use Definition 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 removedMAINTENANCE View of Driver’s Side From Bottom of VehicleFront Control Arm Pivot Bushings 3 per side Ambient Temperature Range MAINTENANCEEngine Oil Oil RecommendationsOil Check MAINTENANCEOil and Filter Change MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE 15.Reinstall the dipstickOil and Filter Change MAINTENANCE Transmission Main GearcaseFluid Check Fluid Change MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Demand Drive Unit Front GearcaseFluid Check MAINTENANCE Fluid Change1.Remove the fill plug 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 MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Belt Replacement/Debris RemovalContinued on next page MAINTENANCE Belt Replacement/Debris RemovalPVT Drying 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 RPMMAINTENANCE BrakesBrake Inspection 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 MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE BatteryBattery Removal MAINTENANCE Battery InstallationBattery Storage 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 SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS RANGER RZR XPClutching 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 CauseWARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTYREGISTRATION 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 WARRANTYWARRANTY U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .