2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 48

2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspection OPERATION WARNING If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury or death could result. Always inspect the vehicle before each use to ensure it's in proper operating condition. Pre-Ride Checklist Item Brake system / lever travel Brake fluid Auxiliary brake Front suspension Rear suspension Steering Tires Wheels / fasteners Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners Fuel and oil Coolant level (if applicable) Coolant hoses (if applicable) Throttle Indicator lights / switches Engine stop switch Air filter, pre-filter Air box sediment tube Headlamp Brake light / tail lamp Riding gear Remarks Ensure proper operation Ensure proper level Ensure proper operation Inspect, lubricate if necessary Inspect, lubricate if necessary Ensure free operation Inspect condition and pressure Inspect, ensure fastener tightness Inspect, ensure tightness Ensure proper levels Ensure proper level Inspect for leaks Ensure proper operation Ensure operation Ensure proper operation Inspect, clean Drain deposits whenever visible Check operation, apply Polaris dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Check operation, apply Polaris dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Wear helmet, goggles, protective clothing See Page 33, 79 77 35 68 68 -81 83 -70 --32, 111 33 31 84 -89 89 10 45

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OPERATION
Pre-Ride Inspection
WARNING
If a proper inspection is not done before each use, severe injury
or death could result. Always inspect the vehicle before each use
to ensure it’s in proper operating condition.
Pre-Ride Checklist
Item
Remarks
See
Page
Brake system / lever travel
Ensure proper operation
33, 79
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
77
Auxiliary brake
Ensure proper operation
35
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
68
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
68
Steering
Ensure free operation
--
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
81
Wheels / fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
83
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
--
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
70
Coolant level (if applicable)
Ensure proper level
--
Coolant hoses (if applicable)
Inspect for leaks
--
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
32, 111
Indicator lights / switches
Ensure operation
33
Engine stop switch
Ensure proper operation
31
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
84
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
--
Headlamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
89
Brake light / tail lamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
89
Riding gear
Wear helmet, goggles, protective
clothing
10