2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 35

2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Manual

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OPERATION Pre-Ride Inspection Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Item Brake system/pedal travel Brake fluid Park gear 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 Seat Belts Cab Nets Remarks Ensure proper operation Ensure proper level Ensure vehicle does not roll when in PARK. Ensure PARK light illuminates. 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 Check length of belt for damage, check latches for proper operation Check for wear or damage, ensure proper installation Page 20 60 60 45 45 61 8 62 62 20 46 53 59 19 57 57 64 65 21 22 31

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OPERATION
Pre-Ride Inspection
Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating
increases the risk of an accident. Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's
in safe operating condition.
Item
Remarks
Page
Brake system/pedal travel
Ensure proper operation
20
60
Brake fluid
Ensure proper level
60
Park gear
Ensure vehicle does not roll when in PARK. Ensure
PARK light illuminates.
-
Front suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
45
Rear suspension
Inspect, lubricate if necessary
45
Steering
Ensure free operation
61
Tires
Inspect condition and pressure
8
62
Wheels/fasteners
Inspect, ensure fastener tightness
62
Frame nuts, bolts, fasteners
Inspect, ensure tightness
-
Fuel and oil
Ensure proper levels
20
46
Coolant level
Ensure proper level
53
Coolant hoses
Inspect for leaks
-
Throttle
Ensure proper operation
59
Indicator lights/switches
Ensure operation
19
Air filter, pre-filter
Inspect, clean
57
Air box sediment tube
Drain deposits whenever visible
57
Headlamp
Check operation, apply POLARIS dielectric grease
when lamp is replaced
64
Brake light/tail lamp
Check operation, apply POLARIS dielectric grease
when lamp is replaced
65
Seat Belts
Check length of belt for damage, check latches for
proper operation
21
Cab Nets
Check for wear or damage, ensure proper installation
22