Polaris Predator 50 User manual

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Welcome
Dear Parents:
We believe your children should have the opportunity to enjoy The Way Out experience
along with you. We’ve provided this owner’s manual to assist you and your children in
learning about safe operation and care of your new ATV. Please review the information in
this manual with any child who may operate the ATV. Help your children learn to operate
the ATV with safety as a top priority. Help them also learn to show respect for our
environment and for the rights of others while operating the ATV.
Children differ in skills, physical abilities and judgement. Some children may not be able to
operate an ATV safely. Always supervise your child’s use of the ATV, and permit continued
use only if you determine that your child has the ability and maturity to operate the ATV
safely. Never allow a child to operate the ATV without adult supervision.
The preventive maintenance program outlined in this manual is designed to ensure that all
critical components on your child’s ATV are thoroughly inspected at various intervals. For
safe and enjoyable operation of the vehicle, be sure to follow all of the instructions and
recommendations in this manual. If you have any questions about the ATV, contact a
Polaris dealer for assistance.

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Welcome
Dear Children:
Before you ride your new Polaris ATV, there are some important things that you need to
know. Your parents and Polaris want you to enjoy riding your new ATV, and that’s why
you need to read and understand the information in your owner’s manual.
Ask your parents to explain anything you don’t understand, and pay close attention to the
warnings and instructions you read. Your safety and the safety of others is the most
important thing to think about at all times.
As the driver of the ATV, you must learn how to keep yourself and those around you safe
while you’re riding. So read your manual, and then enjoy riding your new Polaris ATV!

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Copyright 2003 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 contained
within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited. Printed in Taiwan.

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Table of Contents
Welcome 1.................
Safety 7....................
Youth Section 17............
Know Your ATV 18........
Pre-Ride Check 25........
Riding Rules 28...........
Adult Section 33............
Safety Decals 34..........
Driver Warnings 47........
Vehicle ID Numbers 74....
Features and Controls 77..
Break-in Period 92........
Pre-Ride Inspections 94...
Starting the Engine 96.....
Driving Safely 98..........
Hauling Cargo 115........
Emission Control 119......
Maintenance 120.........
Specifications 164.........
Polaris Products 170......
Troubleshooting 172.......
Warranty 178.............
Index 184...................

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Safety
Understand the Warnings
Always follow the age guidelines for your ATV. Never allow a younger child to ride on or
drive the ATV. Make sure all operators understand all warnings and the owner’s manual
before driving the ATV.
Know Your ATV Before Riding
Parents must help their children learn the proper and safe way to ride an ATV. Read the
owner’s manual with your children before starting the engine for the first time, and review
it with them periodically afterwards.
Safety Training
When you purchased this ATV, your Polaris dealer offered a hands-on safety training course
that covers all aspects of ATV safety. In addition, you were provided with printed material
and a video that instructs operators on safe operating procedures. You should review this
information with your child on a regular basis. If you purchased a used Polaris ATV from a
party other than a Polaris dealer, you can request this free safety training from any
authorized Polaris dealer.

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Safety
The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your
vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used. Become familiar
with their meanings before reading the manual.
The safety alert symbol, on your vehicle or in this manual, alerts you to the
potential for personal injury.
The safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may result in serious injury
or death.
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