Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2022, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN BREAK-IN
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. See the Fuel Tank section for details. Always
exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
2. Check the oil level. See the Oil Check section for reference. Add the
recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating
range.
3. Drive slowly at first. Select an open area that allows room to familiarize
yourself with vehicle operation and handling.
4. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.
5. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.
6. Pull only light loads.
7. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the
daily pre-ride inspection checklist.
8. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or
250 miles.
9. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
BRAKE SYSTEM BREAK-IN
Apply only moderate braking force for the first 50 stops. Aggressive or overly
forceful braking when the brake system is new could damage brake pads and
rotors.
Perform the following step on a new vehicle or anytime brake pads are replaced.
on the vehicle:
1. In an appropriate riding area, safely slow the vehicle with moderate (70%)
braking from 30 mph down to 5 mph. Do not stop completely in order to keep
air flowing through the brakes.
2. Repeat for 10-20 cycles and let the brakes cool between each cycle by riding
your vehicle approximately ¼ mile.
3. After you’ve completed all 20 cycles, ride the ATV for a while to cool the
braking system to avoid overheating the brakes
4. Stop the vehicle and put the transmission in PARK. DO NOT apply the
parking brake until the brake system has fully cooled.
PVT BREAK-IN (CLUTCHES/BELT)
Always break in the clutches and drive belt of new vehicles, as well as after a
belt replacement.
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