Polaris RANGER RZR S User manual

Pantone 426C
Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
RANGER RZR
RANGER RZR EPS
TM
TM

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.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The text is printed on 100% recycled
with 40% post-consumer waste (PCW).

Pantone 426C
WARNING
For your nearest Polaris dealer,
call 1-800-POLARIS
or visit www.polarisindustries.com
Polaris Sales Inc.,
2100 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340
Phone [phone]
Part No. 9922955 Rev 01
Printed in USA
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH
NEVER Operate:
• without first viewing safety video and quick start guide.
• with more than one passenger.
• on hills steeper than 15 degrees.
• on public roads.
• on paved surfaces - pavement may seriously affect handling and control.
ALWAYS:
• keep hands and feet inside vehicle.
• reduce speed and use extra caution when carrying a passenger.
• operate slowly in reverse - avoid sharp turns or sudden braking.
• watch for branches or other hazards that could enter vehicle.
• make sure passenger reads and understands all safety labels.
ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER
NEVER USE ON PUBLIC ROADS - NEVER USE WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS. IF OWNER’S MANUAL IS MISSING, CONTACT A POLARIS
DEALER FOR A REPLACEMENT.
• with non-Polaris approved accessories - they may seriously affect stability.

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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
We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all utility and recre-
ational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experi-
ence 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 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 ser-
vice needs during, and after, the warranty period.
We also take great pride in our complete line of apparel, parts and acces-
sories, available through our online store at www.purepolaris.com. Have
your accessories and clothing delivered right to your door!

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POLARIS, POLARIS THE WAY OUT, RANGER and RANGER RZR are registered
trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.
Copyright 2010 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 discrep-
ancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publi-
cation. 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 U.S.A.
2010 RANGER RZR/RZR EPS Owner’s Manual
P/N 9922955

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Polaris Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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INTRODUCTION
The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual
and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym-
bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the
manual.
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in order
to avoid a hazard.
The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to be
taken to avoid a hazard.

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INTRODUCTION
Failure to heed the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual
can result in severe injury or death. Your Polaris vehicle is not a toy and can be
hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently than cars, trucks or other
off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, 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.
• Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined on pages 54-55.
Never allow a guest to operate this vehicle until the guest has completed the
New Operator Driving Procedures.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. Operation is prohibited for anyone
under 16 years of age or anyone without a valid driver’s license.
WARNING

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INTRODUCTION
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.
Vehicle Model Number: ___________________________________________________
Vehicle Identification Number: ______________________________________________
Engine Serial Number: ___________________________________________________
Key Number ____________________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number
Key
Number
Vehicle Identification
Number
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