Polaris RANGER XP 900 2013 User manual

Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
RANGER XP ® 900

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).

WARNING
Improper vehicle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH
NEVER Operate:
• At speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions.
• If you are under age 16 and without a valid driver’s license.
• After or while using Alcohol or Drugs.
• On hills steeper than 15 degrees.
• On public roads, a collision can occur with another vehicle.
• With more than two passengers, or passengers under age
twelve or who cannot comfortably reach the floor and hand holds.
ALWAYS:
• Secure cab nets and keep hands and feet inside vehicle at all times.
• Wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and
over-the-ankle boots.
• Wear your seat belt. Vehicle rollover can cause severe injury or death.
• Reduce speed and use extra caution when carrying passengers.
• Avoid sharp turns or turns while applying heavy throttle.
• Make sure passengers read and understand all safety labels.
• Operate slowly in reverse - avoid sharp turns or sudden braking.
READ OWNER’S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
• On paved surfaces - pavement may seriously affect handling and control.
• With non-Polaris approved accessories - they may seriously affect stability.
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. 9924098 Rev 03
Printed in USA

1
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.polarisindustries.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
• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)
•RANGER®utility vehicles
• VICTORY® motorcycles
• INDIAN® motorcycles
• GEM® vehicles
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 rec-
ommendations in this owner’s manual. Your manual contains instructions for minor mainte-
nance, 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 service needs during, and after, the warranty
period.

2
POLARIS, RANGER and RANGER XP are registered trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.
Copyright 2012 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 produc-
tion 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 liabil-
ity 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 origi-
nal instructions.
Printed in U.S.A.
2013 RANGER XP 900 Owner’s Manual
P/N 9924098

3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
POLARIS Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4
INTRODUCTION
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death.
A POLARIS RANGER is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently
than other vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars. 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.
• 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. Any passenger must be able
to comfortably reach the floor and hand holds.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product
labels.
• Always use the cab nets while riding in this vehicle.
• Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle
boots.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
WARNING

5
INTRODUCTION
The RANGER is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations con-
cerning 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.

6
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: ________________________________________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number
Key Number
VIN
####