2008 Polaris Ranger Crew Owners Manual - Page 44

2008 Polaris Ranger Crew 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 36 87 87 65 65 89 5 91 91 - 26 68 78 79 85 38 83 83 93 94 41

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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
36
87
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
87
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
65
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
65
Steering
Ensure free operation
89
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
5
91
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
91
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
26
68
Coolant level
Ensure proper level
78
79
Coolant hoses
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
85
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
38
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
83
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
83
Headlamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
93
Brake light/tail lamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
94