2010 Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS Owners Manual - Page 58

2010 Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS Manual

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OPERATION Pre-Ride Checklist Failure to inspect and verify that the ATV is in safe operating condition before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always inspect the ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Item Passenger seat latch 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 Coolant hoses Throttle Indicator lights/switches Engine stop switch Air filter, pre-filter Headlamp Brake light/taillight Riding gear ADC Fluid Remarks Ensure latch is secure 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 Check operation Check operation Wear approved helmet, goggles, and protective clothing Ensure proper level Page 34 29 93 30 32 80 80 98 98 100 35 81 91 92 28 122 26 27 101 27 103 107 8 88 54

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OPERATION
Pre-Ride Checklist
Failure to inspect and verify that the ATV is in safe operating condition
before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always inspect the
ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition.
Item
Remarks
Page
Passenger seat latch
Ensure latch is secure
34
Brake system/lever travel
Ensure proper operation
29
93
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
30
Auxiliary brake
Ensure proper operation
32
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
80
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
80
Steering
Ensure free operation
-
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
98
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
98
100
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
35
81
Coolant level
Ensure proper level
91
92
Coolant hoses
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
28
122
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
26
Engine stop switch
Ensure proper operation
27
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
101
Headlamp
Check operation
27
103
Brake light/taillight
Check operation
107
Riding gear
Wear approved helmet, goggles, and
protective clothing
8
ADC Fluid
Ensure proper level
88