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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Engine and Drivetrain Break-in

  1. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel. See Refueling. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.

  2. Check the oil level. See the Oil Check section for details. Add the recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating range.

  3. Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined on New Operator Driving Procedures.

  4. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.

  5. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.

  6. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See the Pre-Ride Inspection section for details.

  7. Carry only light loads.

  8. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or one month.

  9. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.

Parent topic: Vehicle Break-in Period