Polaris Sportsman Touring 550 EPS 2012 User manual

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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.
Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
Sportsman Touring
550 EPS
Sportsman Touring
850 EPS

A card containing important ATV safety information should be
attached to the owner's manual on the next page. If you cannot
locate this card, or if it has been removed, please call 1-800-
342-3764 for assistance.
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).

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. 9923542 Rev 02
Printed in USA
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR
FOR DRIVER
AND PASSENGER
NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADS
NEVER CARRY
MORE THAN
1 PASSENGER
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
without proper ATV training or instruction
at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions
on public roads - a collision can occur with another vehicle
with a passenger unless passenger seat is securely in place
THE OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS:
use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills
and rough terrain and in turns
avoid paved surfaces - pavement may seriously affect handling
and control
reduce speed and use extra caution at all times when carrying a
passenger - dismount passenger when conditions require
make sure passenger reads and understands this label and
passenger safety label
NEVER operate:
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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 excit-
ing line of utility and recreational products.
• Snowmobiles
• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
•RANGER®utility vehicles
• Victory Motorcycles®
• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)
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 pro-
duced.
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
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