2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 36

2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspection WARNING OPERATION 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. Item Brake system/pedal travel Brake fluid Front suspension Rear suspension Steering Tires Wheels/fasteners Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners Fuel and oil Coolant level Coolant hoses Throttle Indicator lights/switches Air filter, pre-filter Air box sediment tube Headlamp Brake light/tail lamp Remarks Ensure proper operation Ensure proper level 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 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 Page 29 79 79 55 55 81 5 83 83 26 57 68 69 77 25 73 73 85 87 33

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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.
Item
Remarks
Page
Brake system/pedal travel
Ensure proper operation
29
79
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
79
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
55
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
55
Steering
Ensure free operation
81
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
5
83
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
83
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
26
57
Coolant level
Ensure proper level
68
69
Coolant hoses
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
77
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
25
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
73
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
73
Headlamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
85
Brake light/tail lamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
87