Polaris RANGER 570 Full Size 2016 User manual

Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
RANGER ® 570
Full Size
RANGER CREW
® 570
Full Size

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.
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WELCOME
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.
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 provide for all of your service needs during, and after, the
warranty period.
• Snowmobiles • RZR®sport vehicles
• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) • GEM® electric vehicles
• Low emission vehicles (LEVs) • VICTORY® motorcycles
•RANGER®utility vehicles • INDIAN® motorcycles
•BRUTUS®work vehicles • POLARIS POWER® generators
• SLINGSHOT® three wheel motorcycles • POLARIS DEFENSE® combat vehicles

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POLARIS® RANGER® and RANGER CREW® are trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.
Copyright 2015 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.
2016 RANGER 570 Full Size / RANGER CREW 570 Full Size Owner’s Manual
P/N 9926795

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Winch Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
POLARIS Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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INTRODUCTION
The RANGER is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations
concerning the operation of this vehicle in your area.
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 indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
DANGER
A DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation that could 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 follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death.
Your POLARIS RANGER is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently
than other vehicles, such as 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.
• Review the safety DVD and take the free online Recreational Off Highway Vehicle Association
(ROHVA) training course at www.rohva.org.
• 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.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in 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.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product
labels.
• 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 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.
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: ________________________________________________________________________
Frame VIN: _________________________________________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________
Key Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
VIN
XXXX
Key Number

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INTRODUCTION
European Vibration and Noise
The driver-perceived noise and hand/arm and whole body vibration levels of this machinery
is measured per prEN 15997.
The operating conditions of the machinery during testing:
The vehicles were in like-new condition. The environment was controlled as indicated by the
test procedure(s).
The uncertainty of vibration exposure measurement is dependent on many factors, including:
• Instrument and calibration uncertainty
• Variations in the machine such as wear of components
• Variation of machine operators such as experience or physique
• Ability of the worker to reproduce typical work during measurements
• Environmental factors such as ambient noise or temperature

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SAFETY
Safe Riding Gear
The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt,
long pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times. Protective gear reduces the chance
of injury.
Helmet
Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Whenever riding this POLARIS vehicle,
always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety standards.
Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
label.
Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania bear the ECE 22.05
label. The ECE mark consists of a circle surrounding the letter E,
followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval. The approval number and serial number will also be displayed
on the label.
E
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051039
0006.31
Helmet
Eye Protection
Gloves
Over-the-Ankle
Boots
Long Pants
Long
Sleeves