2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 56

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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OPERATION Pre-Ride Checklist 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 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 (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 ADC Fluid 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 Polaris dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Check operation, apply Polaris dielectric grease when lamp is replaced Wear approved helmet, goggles, and protective clothing Ensure proper level Page 37 90 38 40 77 77 93 93 94 41 79 88 89 36 121 34 35 95 35 96 99 10 86 56

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OPERATION
Pre-Ride Checklist
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/lever travel
Ensure proper operation
37
90
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
38
Auxiliary brake
Ensure proper operation
40
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
77
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
77
Steering
Ensure free operation
-
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
93
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
93
94
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
41
79
Coolant level (if applicable)
Ensure proper level
88
89
Coolant hoses (if applicable)
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
36
121
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
34
Engine stop switch
Ensure proper operation
35
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
95
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
-
Headlamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
35
96
Brake light/tail lamp
Check operation, apply Polaris dielec-
tric grease when lamp is replaced
99
Riding gear
Wear approved helmet, goggles, and
protective clothing
10
ADC Fluid
Ensure proper level
86