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2022 Sportsman 570 MD

P/N 9940166

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Copyright 2021 Polaris Industries Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.

The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are provided as translations of the original instructions.

Printed in Czech Republic

i 2022 Sportsman 570 MD
ii Welcome
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Important Warning About This Manual
- 1.1.2: Safety Symbols and Signal Words
- 1.1.3: Declaration of Conformity
- 1.1.4: Vehicle Identification Numbers
- 1.1.5: Near-field Communication (NFC)
  (if equipped)
- 1.1.6: Radio Compliance Statements
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Safety Training
- 2.2.2: Safe Riding Gear
  - 2.2.2.1: Helmet
  - 2.2.2.2: Eye Protection
  - 2.2.2.3: Gloves
  - 2.2.2.4: Boots
  - 2.2.2.5: Clothing
- 2.2.3: Safety Warnings
  - 2.2.3.1: Operating Without Instruction
  - 2.2.3.2: Age Restrictions
  - 2.2.3.3: Using Alcohol or Drugs
  - 2.2.3.4: Carrying More Than One
    Passenger on a 2-Up ATV
  - 2.2.3.5: Failure to Inspect Before Operating
  - 2.2.3.6: Handling Gasoline
  - 2.2.3.7: Exposure to Exhaust
  - 2.2.3.8: Protective Apparel
  - 2.2.3.9: Operating on Public Roads
  - 2.2.3.10: Operating at Excessive Speeds
  - 2.2.3.11: Physical Control of the Vehicle
  - 2.2.3.12: Turning Improperly
  - 2.2.3.13: Jumps and Stunts
  - 2.2.3.14: Improper Hill Climbing
  - 2.2.3.15: Descending Hills Improperly
  - 2.2.3.16: Crossing Hillsides
  - 2.2.3.17: Stalling While Climbing a Hill
  - 2.2.3.18: Operating on Steep Hills
  - 2.2.3.19: Operating on Slippery Terrain
  - 2.2.3.20: Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
  - 2.2.3.21: Improper Tire Maintenance
  - 2.2.3.22: Operating Improperly in Reverse
  - 2.2.3.23: Operating Over Obstacles
  - 2.2.3.24: Skidding or Sliding
  - 2.2.3.25: Operating a Damaged Vehicle
  - 2.2.3.26: Operating Through Water
  - 2.2.3.27: Operating in Lightning
  - 2.2.3.28: Improper Cargo Loading
  - 2.2.3.29: Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
  - 2.2.3.30: Poor Visibility
  - 2.2.3.31: Physical Skills
  - 2.2.3.32: Hot Exhaust Systems
  - 2.2.3.33: Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
  - 2.2.3.34: Equipment Modifications
  - 2.2.3.35: Trailer Hitch Warning (if equipped)
- 2.2.4: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.4.1: Sportsman 570 MD
    - 2.2.4.1.1: General Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.2: Discretionary Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.3: 4X4 (AWD) Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.4: Hitch Capacity Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.5: Override Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.6: Clutch Cover Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.7: Tire Pressure Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.8: Rack Alert
    - 2.2.4.1.9: Radiator Cap Warning
Chapter 3: Features and Controls
- 3.3.1: Overview
- 3.3.2: Left-Hand Controls
  - 3.3.2.1: Engine Stop Switch
  - 3.3.2.2: Hazard Warning Switch
  - 3.3.2.3: Horn Switch
  - 3.3.2.4: Mode / Reverse Override Switch
  - 3.3.2.5: Turn Signal Switch
  - 3.3.2.6: Headlight and Momentary High Beam Switch
- 3.3.3: Right-Hand Control
  - 3.3.3.1: Throttle Lever
  - 3.3.3.2: Driveline Mode Switch
- 3.3.4: Brakes
  - 3.3.4.1: Brake Lever
  - 3.3.4.2: Master Cylinder/Brake Fluid
  - 3.3.4.3: Brake Holding Latch
  - 3.3.4.4: Auxiliary Foot Brake
  - 3.3.4.5: Brake Fluid Level
  - 3.3.4.6: Stuck Brake
- 3.3.5: Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
- 3.3.6: Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.6.1: Overview
  - 3.3.6.2: Indicator Lamps
  - 3.3.6.3: Display Area 1
  - 3.3.6.4: Display Area 2
- 3.3.7: Options Menu
  - 3.3.7.1: Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  - 3.3.7.2: Diagnostic Code
  - 3.3.7.3: Advanced Menu (If Equipped)
    - 3.3.7.3.1: Enter PIN
    - 3.3.7.3.2: Maximum Speed (if equipped)
    - 3.3.7.3.3: Geofencing (If Equipped)
    - 3.3.7.3.4: Inside Geofence Speed
    - 3.3.7.3.5: Outside Geofence Speed
    - 3.3.7.3.6: Require PIN to Start (if equipped)
    - 3.3.7.3.7: Start PIN Delay
    - 3.3.7.3.8: Change PIN
  - 3.3.7.4: Unit Selection Distance
  - 3.3.7.5: Unit Selection Temperature
  - 3.3.7.6: Clock
  - 3.3.7.7: Back Light Color
  - 3.3.7.8: Back Light Level
  - 3.3.7.9: Service Hours
  - 3.3.7.10: Bluetooth® (if equipped)
  - 3.3.7.11: Pairing Your Phone to the Gauge
- 3.3.8: All Wheel Drive System
  - 3.3.8.1: AWD Mode
  - 3.3.8.2: 2X4 Mode
  - 3.3.8.3: TURF Mode (if equipped)
  - 3.3.8.4: Four-Wheel Descent Control (if equipped)
    - 3.3.8.4.1: Engaging Four-Wheel Descent Control
    - 3.3.8.4.2: Disengaging Four-Wheel Descent Control
- 3.3.9: Auxiliary Outlet
- 3.3.10: Fuel Cap
- 3.3.11: Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- 3.3.12: Battery Charge Port
- 3.3.13: Hitches
  - 3.3.13.1: Rear Hitch
  - 3.3.13.2: Rear Hitch Certification Label
  - 3.3.13.3: Hitch Removal / Installation
Chapter 4: Operation
- 4.4.1: Safe Operation Practices
- 4.4.2: Trail Etiquette
- 4.4.3: Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly^SM
- 4.4.4: Vehicle Break-in Period
  - 4.4.4.1: Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  - 4.4.4.2: Brake System Break-in
  - 4.4.4.3: PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt)
- 4.4.5: Pre-Ride Checklist
- 4.4.6: Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.6.1: New Operator Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.6.2: Turning the Vehicle
  - 4.4.6.3: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 4.4.6.4: Driving Uphill
  - 4.4.6.5: Driving Downhill
  - 4.4.6.6: Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  - 4.4.6.7: Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
  - 4.4.6.8: Driving Through Water
  - 4.4.6.9: Driving Over Obstacles
  - 4.4.6.10: Driving in Reverse
- 4.4.7: Starting the Engine
  - 4.4.7.1: Cold Weather Operation
- 4.4.8: Parking the Vehicle
- 4.4.9: Hauling Cargo
  - 4.4.9.1: Towing Loads
  - 4.4.9.2: Trailering Your Vehicle
Chapter 5: Winch Guide
- 5.5.1: Winch Safety
- 5.5.2: Winch Safety Precautions
- 5.5.3: Winch Operation
- 5.5.4: Winch Cable Care
- 5.5.5: Shock Loading
- 5.5.6: Winch Maintenance and Service Safety
Chapter 6: Emission Control Systems
- 6.6.1: Noise Emission Control System
- 6.6.2: Spark Arrester
- 6.6.3: Crankcase Emission Control System
- 6.6.4: Exhaust Emission Control System
- 6.6.5: Electromagnetic Interference
- 6.6.6: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission
- 6.6.7: European Vibration and Noise
Chapter 7: Maintenance
- 7.7.1: Periodic Maintenance
  - 7.7.1.1: Severe Use Definition
  - 7.7.1.2: Elevating the Vehicle for Service
- 7.7.2: Maintenance Intervals
- 7.7.3: Lubrication Guide
- 7.7.4: Engine Oil
  - 7.7.4.1: Oil Recommendations
  - 7.7.4.2: Oil Level Check
  - 7.7.4.3: Oil and Oil Filter Change
- 7.7.5: Transmission Oil
- 7.7.6: Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
- 7.7.7: Power Steering Unit
- 7.7.8: Steering Assembly
- 7.7.9: Cooling System
  - 7.7.9.1: Recovery Bottle Coolant
  - 7.7.9.2: Radiator Coolant
- 7.7.10: Brakes
  - 7.7.10.1: Hand Brake
  - 7.7.10.2: Auxiliary Foot Brake
- 7.7.11: Side Panel Removal
- 7.7.12: Footwell Removal (1-Up Models)
- 7.7.13: Tires
  - 7.7.13.1: Tire Tread Depth
  - 7.7.13.2: Front Wheel Hub Tightening
  - 7.7.13.3: Wheel Removal
  - 7.7.13.4: Wheel Installation
  - 7.7.13.5: Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
- 7.7.14: Toe Alignment
- 7.7.15: Air Filter
- 7.7.16: Fuse Replacement
- 7.7.17: Lights
  - 7.7.17.1: LED Headlight Replacement
  - 7.7.17.2: Work Light Adjustment
  - 7.7.17.3: Headlight Adjustment
  - 7.7.17.4: Headlight Housing Replacement
  - 7.7.17.5: Taillights/Brake Lights Replacement
- 7.7.18: Spark Plugs
  - 7.7.18.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 7.7.18.2: Spark Plug Inspection
    - 7.7.18.2.1: Normal Plug
    - 7.7.18.2.2: Wet Fouled Plug
- 7.7.19: Vehicle Immersion
- 7.7.20: Spark Arrester
- 7.7.21: PVT System
- 7.7.22: Battery
  - 7.7.22.1: Battery Removal
  - 7.7.22.2: Battery Installation
  - 7.7.22.3: Battery Storage
  - 7.7.22.4: Battery Charging
  - 7.7.22.5: Battery Identification
  - 7.7.22.6: LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL / DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERY BEST PRACTICES
    - 7.7.22.6.1: LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERIES
    - 7.7.22.6.2: DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERIES
  - 7.7.22.7: LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY BEST PRACTICES
    - 7.7.22.7.1: LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
    - 7.7.22.7.2: AGM LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERIES
- 7.7.23: Camber and Caster
- 7.7.24: Rear Spring
- 7.7.25: Handlebars
- 7.7.26: Cleaning and Storage
  - 7.7.26.1: Washing the Vehicle
  - 7.7.26.2: Polishing the Vehicle
    - 7.7.26.2.1: Polishing Tips
  - 7.7.26.3: Storage Tips
    - 7.7.26.3.1: Clean the Exterior
    - 7.7.26.3.2: Stabilize the Fuel
    - 7.7.26.3.3: Oil and Filter
    - 7.7.26.3.4: Air Filter / Air Box
    - 7.7.26.3.5: Fluid Levels
    - 7.7.26.3.6: Inspect and Lubricate
    - 7.7.26.3.7: Fog the Engine
    - 7.7.26.3.8: Battery Maintenance
    - 7.7.26.3.9: Storage Area / Covers
Specifications
- 8.1 SPORTSMAN 570 / 570 EPS
Chapter 8: POLARIS Products
- 8.8.1: Lubricants / Service Products
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- 9.9.1: Drive Belt Wear/Burn
- 9.9.2: Engine Doesn't Turn Over
- 9.9.3: Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
- 9.9.4: Engine Backfires
- 9.9.5: Engine Pings or Knocks
- 9.9.6: Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
- 9.9.7: Engine Stops or Loses Power
Chapter 10: Warranty
- 10.10.1: Limited Warranty
- 10.10.2: Registration
- 10.10.3: Warranty Coverage And Exclusions
  - 10.10.3.1: Limitations Of Warranties And Remedies
  - 10.10.3.2: Lubricants and Fluids
- 10.10.4: How To Obtain Warranty Service
  - 10.10.4.1: In the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 10.10.4.2: Outside the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 10.10.4.3: If you move:
  - 10.10.4.4: If you purchase from a private party:
- 10.10.5: Exported Products
- 10.10.6: Notice
Chapter 11: Maintenance Log
- 11.11.1: Maintenance Log