2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 68

2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Manual

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MAINTENANCE Fuses If the engine stops or will not start, or if you experience other electrical failures, a fuse may need replacement. Locate and correct any short circuits that may have caused the blown fuse, then replace the fuse. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box. If you suspect that a fuse or relay may not be working properly, please see your POLARIS dealer. Fuse 10A 10A 10A 20A Feature Supported Accessories, 12V Power Receptacle Headlight Taillight Chassis Lights Poor lighting can result in reduced visibility when driving. Headlight and taillight lenses become dirty during normal operation. Clean lights frequently and replace burned out lamps promptly. Always make sure lights are adjusted properly for best visibility. When servicing a halogen lamp, don't touch the lamp with bare fingers. Oil from your skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp. Headlight Lamp Replacement 1. Open the hood. CAUTION! Hot components can cause burns to skin. Allow lamps to cool before servicing. Wiring Harness 2. Unplug the headlamp from the wiring harness. Be sure to pull on the connector, not on the wiring. 3. Turn the lamp counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Install the new lamp. Tip: Make sure the tab on the lamp locates properly in the housing. 5. Reinstall the harness assembly into the headlight assembly. 64

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MAINTENANCE
Fuses
If the engine stops or will not start, or if you experi-
ence other electrical failures, a fuse may need
replacement. Locate and correct any short circuits
that may have caused the blown fuse, then replace
the fuse. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box.
If you suspect that a fuse or relay may not be work-
ing properly, please see your POLARIS dealer.
Lights
Poor lighting can result in reduced visibility when driving. Headlight and taillight lenses
become dirty during normal operation. Clean lights frequently and replace burned out lamps
promptly. Always make sure lights are adjusted properly for best visibility.
When servicing a halogen lamp, don't touch the lamp with bare fingers. Oil from your skin
leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp.
Headlight Lamp Replacement
1.
Open the hood.
CAUTION!
Hot components can cause burns to skin.
Allow lamps to cool before servicing.
2.
Unplug the headlamp from the wiring har-
ness. Be sure to pull on the connector, not on
the wiring.
3.
Turn the lamp counterclockwise to remove
it.
4.
Install the new lamp.
Tip:
Make sure the tab on the lamp locates properly in
the housing.
5.
Reinstall the harness assembly into the head-
light assembly.
Fuse
Feature Supported
10A
Accessories, 12V Power Receptacle
10A
Headlight
10A
Taillight
20A
Chassis
Wiring Harness