2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 550 EPS Owners Manual - Page 54

2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 550 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 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/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 Check operation Check operation Wear approved helmet, goggles, and protective clothing Ensure proper level Page 29 85 30 32 72 72 88 88 90 33 73 83 84 28 118 26 27 91 27 93 97 8 80 50

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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
Brake system/lever travel
Ensure proper operation
29
85
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
30
Auxiliary brake
Ensure proper operation
32
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
72
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
72
Steering
Ensure free operation
-
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
88
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
88
90
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
33
73
Coolant level
Ensure proper level
83
84
Coolant hoses
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
28
118
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
26
Engine stop switch
Ensure proper operation
27
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
91
Headlamp
Check operation
27
93
Brake light/tail lamp
Check operation
97
Riding gear
Wear approved helmet, goggles, and
protective clothing
8
ADC Fluid
Ensure proper level
80