Polaris UTV Series 10 2x4, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Before You Ride
Daily Pre-operation Inspection
If a proper inspection is not performed, serious injury or death
can result. Always inspect your UTV before operating.
WARNING
Inspect your vehicle before each operation to ensure it’s in proper
working order.
Before operating your vehicle, inspect all operating controls and parts.
Item/Inspection Procedure
1. Tires - check condition and pressures
2. Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper levels
3. All brakes - check operation, adjustment and fluid level (includes
emergency/parking brake)
4. Throttle - check for free operation and closing
5. Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator
lights and switches
6. Engine ignition switch - check for proper function
7. Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and axle nuts; check
that axle nuts are secured by cotter pins
8. Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace
9. Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual looseness in
any area
10. Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose
nuts/bolts or fasteners
11. Operator and passenger should be properly dressed.
12. Engine coolant - check for proper level in the overflow bottle.
13. Check condition and operation of the dump box/bed latch
mechanism.