2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 46

2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Manual

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Break-In Period OPERATION The break-in period for your new Polaris ATV is the first ten hours of operation, or the time it takes to use the first two full tanks of gasoline. No single action on your part is as important as following the procedures for a proper break-in. Careful treatment of a new engine and drive components will result in more efficient performance and longer life for these components. CAUTION Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation will damage close-fitted engine parts and drive components. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds during the first three hours of use. Engine and Drivetrain Break-in 1. Fill the fuel tank with ADD 8 OZ. NORMAL FULL gasoline (see page 38). 2. Check the oil level on 1 the dipstick (see page 68). Add the recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the normal operating range (1). 3. Drive slowly at first. Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with vehicle operation and handling. 4. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle. 5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See page 44. 6. Pull only light loads. 7. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or one month, whichever comes first. PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt) A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will ensure a longer life and better performance. Break in the clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed operation during the break-in period. 43

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OPERATION
Break-InPeriod
The break-in period for your new Polaris ATV is the first ten hours of
operation, or the time it takes to use the first two full tanks of gasoline.
No single action on your part is as important as following the
procedures for a proper break-in. Careful treatment of a new engine
and drive components will result in more efficient performance and
longer life for these components.
CAUTION
Excessiveheatbuild-upduringthefirstthreehoursofoperation
willdamageclose-fittedenginepartsanddrivecomponents.Do
notoperateatfullthrottleorhighspeedsduringthefirstthree
hoursofuse.
EngineandDrivetrainBreak-in
1.
Fill the fuel tank with
gasoline (see page 38).
2.
Check the oil level on
the dipstick (see page
68). Add the
recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the normal
operating range (1).
3.
Drive slowly at first. Select an open area that allows room to
familiarize yourself with vehicle operation and handling.
4.
Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.
5.
Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined
on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See page 44.
6.
Pull only light loads.
7.
During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25
hours or one month, whichever comes first.
PVTBreak-in(Clutches/Belt)
A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will ensure a longer
life and better performance. Break in the clutches and belt by
operating at slower speeds during the break-in period as recommended.
Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed
operation during the break-in period.
ADD8OZ.
NORMAL
FULL
1