2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 50

2006 Polaris Sawtooth 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 Foot 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 dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Check operation, apply dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Wear helmet, goggles, protective clothing See Page 39, 40, 85, 86 39 41 69 69 -94 93 -71 --38, 91 36, 37 36 95 -76 77 34 47

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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
39, 40,
85, 86
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
39
Foot brake
Ensure proper operation
41
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
69
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
69
Steering
Ensure free operation
--
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
94
Wheels / fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
93
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
--
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
71
Coolant level (if applicable)
Ensure proper level
--
Coolant hoses (if applicable)
Inspect for leaks
--
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
38, 91
Indicator lights / switches
Ensure operation
36, 37
Engine stop switch
Ensure proper operation
36
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
95
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
--
Headlamp
Check operation, apply dielectric
grease when lamp is replaced
76
Brake light / tail lamp
Check operation, apply dielectric
grease when lamp is replaced
77
Riding gear
Wear helmet, goggles, protective
clothing
34