Foreword
Congratulations and thank you for pur-
chasing an Textron Off Road Prowler
500. Built with American engineering
and manufacturing know-how, it is
designed to provide superior ride, com-
fort, utility, and dependable service.
This Operator’s Manual is furnished to
ensure that the operator is aware of safe
operating procedures. It also includes
information about the general care and
maintenance of this vehicle.
Carefully read the following pages. If
you have any questions regarding this
vehicle, contact an authorized Textron
Off Road (hereinafter “authorized
dealer(s)”) for assistance. Remember,
only authorized dealers have the knowl-
edge and facilities to provide you with
the best service possible.
• Become familiar with all local and
state/provincial laws governing ROV
operation,
• Respect your vehicle,
• Respect the environment, and
• Respect private property and do not
trespass.
We also advise you to strictly follow the
recommended maintenance program as
outlined. This preventive maintenance
program is designed to ensure that all
critical components on this vehicle are
thoroughly inspected at various intervals.
All information in this manual is based
on the latest product data and specifica-
tions available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make product changes
and improvements which may affect
illustrations or explanations without
notice.
You have chosen a quality vehicle
designed and manufactured to give
dependable service. Be sure, as the
owner/operator of this vehicle, to become
thoroughly familiar with its basic opera-
tion, maintenance, and storage proce-
dures. Read and understand the entire
Operator’s Manual before operating this
vehicle to ensure safe and proper use.
Always operate the vehicle within your
level of skill and current terrain condi-
tions.
Division II of this manual covers opera-
tor-related
maintenance,
operating
instructions, and storage instructions. If
major repair or service is ever required,
contact an authorized dealer for profes-
sional service.
At the time of publication, all informa-
tion and illustrations in this manual were
technically correct. Some illustrations
used in this manual are used for clarity
purposes only and are not designed to
depict actual conditions. Because we con-
stantly refine and improve our products,
no retroactive obligation is incurred.
Operation of this vehicle is restricted to
people 16 years of age and older who
possess a valid driver’s license. Passen-
gers must be able to place both feet flat
on the floor while keeping their back
against the back of the seat and holding
on to an available hand hold.
Protect Your Sport
Parts and Accessories
When in need of replacement parts, oil,
or accessories for this vehicle, be sure to
use only GENUINE PARTS, OIL, AND
ACCESSORIES.
Only genuine parts,
oil, and accessories are engineered to
meet the standards and requirements
of this vehicle. For a complete list of
accessories, refer to the current ATV/
ROV Accessory Catalog.
To aid in service and maintenance pro-
cedures on this vehicle, a Service Man-
ual is available through your local
authorized dealer.