Polaris General 1000 2023 User manual

PMS 419
2023
OWNER’S
MANUAL
General 1000
For Maintenance and Safety
WARNING
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety
information. This is an adult vehicle only.
Operation is prohibited for those under 16 years of age.

WARNING
Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
!WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual and on all product labels.
Failure to follow the safety precautions
could result in serious injury or death.
For videos and more information
about a safe riding experience with
your Polaris vehicle, scan this QR
Code® with your smartphone.
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2023 Owner’s Manual
GENERAL 1000 ABS Tractor
GENERAL 1000 Zugmaschine

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Copyright 2022 Polaris Industries Inc. All information contained within this
publication is based on the latest product information at the time of
publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of
production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the
actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions
and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No
liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or
reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or
in part, is expressly prohibited.
The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are
provided as translations of the original instructions.
Printed in Czech Republic
9940658 REV 01

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide
family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for
the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career
opportunities and more.
Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational
products. 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 produced.
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 can be performed by a factory
certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) technician.
Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total
satisfaction. Your POLARIS dealership can perform all of your service needs
during and after the warranty period.
For the most up-to-date owner’s manual visit https://www. polaris.
com/en-us/owners-manuals.
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WELCOME

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WELCOME

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
POLARIS Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe
injury or death.
This vehicle is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles
differently than other vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even
during routine maneuvers, 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 at all times.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least 16 years
of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate this vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels.
• Always keep hands, feet, and all other body parts inside the vehicle at all
times.
• Always wear the proper clothing when operating or riding in this vehicle. All
riders should wear substantial footwear, long pants, and a close-fitting shirt.
A hard hat or helmet and approved eye protection are recommended when
appropriate for riding or working conditions.
• Never operate this vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as these
conditions impair judgement and the operator’s ability to react.
TOOLS FOR SAFE RIDING
To safely operate this vehicle, it is important to become familiar with its features,
controls, and characteristics. Review the Safety Briefings for this vehicle that
apply to you:
• Operators
• Riders
• Owners
• Trailering the Vehicle
• Maintaining the Vehicle
Additionally, read the product safety labels on the vehicle and follow all rules and
regulations concerning the operation of this vehicle in your area.
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POLARIS recommends anyone who will be operating this vehicle to take a
training course. ROHVA® (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association®)
provides both an online safety e-course and a hands-on safety course. To
access this training, visit www.rohva.org.
Other sources of safety information include the POLARIS Safety Video. The
POLARIS Help Center also has additional information: https://polaris.
com/en-us/self-help
VEHICLE TESTING
This Off-Road Vehicle was subjected to the following tests of the National
Standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, ANSI®/ROHVA® 1-2016:
• Maximum Speed Capability
• Service Brake Performance
• Parking Brake/Mechanism Performance
• Lateral Stability
• Pitch Stability
• Vehicle Handling
• Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
• Occupant Retention System (ORS)
• Sound Level Limits
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