Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR User manual

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POLARIS and POLARIS THE WAY OUT are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.
Copyright 2007 Polaris Sales 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 con-
tained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
2008 Outlaw 450 S/525 S ATV Owner's Manual
P/N 9921184

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of
Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products.
• Snowmobiles
• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
•RANGER utility vehicles
• Victory motorcycles

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Welcome
We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all utility and recreational vehicles man-
ufactured 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 rec-
ommendations in this owner's manual. Your manual contains instructions for minor mainte-
nance, but information about major repairs is outlined in the Polaris Service Manual and
should be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) Technician.
Your Polaris dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total satisfaction. Be
sure to return to your dealership for all of your service needs during, and after, the warranty
period.
We also take great pride in our Parts, Apparel and Accessories (PAA) products, available
through our online store at www.purepolaris.com. Have your accessories and clothing deliv-
ered right to your door!

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Table of Contents
Know Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . 50
Break-In Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pre-Ride Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Emission Control Systems . . . . . 95
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Polaris Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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Know Your Vehicle
As the operator of the vehicle, you are responsible for your personal safety, the safety of oth-
ers, and the protection of our environment. Read and understand your owner's manual, which
includes valuable information about all aspects of your vehicle, including safe operating pro-
cedures.
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Record your vehicle's identification numbers and key number in the spaces provided.
Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An ignition key can be duplicated only by
ordering a Polaris key blank (using your key number) and mating it with one of your existing
keys. The ignition switch must be replaced if all keys are lost.

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Know Your Vehicle
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Vehicle Model Number: ____________________________________________________________________
Frame Vehicle Identification Number (1): ______________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number (2):__________________________________________________________________
Key Number (on the key): __________________________________________________________________
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