Polaris RZR RS1 2019 User manual

2019
OWNER’S MANUAL
RZR® RS1

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 expect 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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2019 Owner’s Manual
RZR® RS1™

POLARIS® and RZR® are trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.
Copyright 2018 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 U.S.A.
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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.
• Snowmobiles
• SPORTSMAN® All-terrain vehicles
• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)
•RANGER® utility vehicles
• BRUTUS® work vehicles
• SLINGSHOT® three wheel
motorcycles
• RZR® sport vehicles
• GEM® vehicles
• INDIAN® motorcycles
• POLARIS POWER® generators
• POLARIS DEFENSE® combat
vehicles
• Timbersled® Snow Bikes
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.
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WELCOME

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WELCOME

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winch Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Polaris Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
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 and review the safety DVD that came with your
vehicle. A free extra copy of the DVD can be obtained by contacting your
local POLARIS dealer. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and
operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with
the vehicle.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16
and have a valid driver’s license to operate this vehicle.
• All riders must be able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the
floor and both hands on the steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger
hand hold.
• Always use the cab nets (or doors) while riding in this vehicle. Always keep
hands, feet and all other body parts inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always wear a seat belt when riding in this vehicle. Always wear a helmet,
eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle
boots.
• Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, as these conditions impair
judgment and reduce operator reaction time.
• Complete the steps described in the New Operator Driving Procedures
section. Never allow a guest to operate this vehicle until the guest has
completed the New Operator Driving Procedures.
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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 symbols are used.
Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death to the operator, bystanders or person(s) inspecting or servicing the
vehicle.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
death to the operator, bystanders or person(s) inspecting or servicing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
NOTICE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly, and
inspection of components.
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