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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.

Vehicle Break-in Period

The break-in period for your new POLARIS vehicle is defined as the first ten hours of operation, or the time it takes to use the first two full tanks of gasoline.

No single action on your part is as important as a proper break-in period. Careful treatment of a new engine and drive components will result in more efficient performance and longer life for these components. Perform the following procedures carefully.

NOTICE

Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation will damage close-fitted engine parts and drive components. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds during the first three hours of use.

Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands.

  1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline. Never allow a child to handle gasoline.

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

  3. Drive slowly at first. Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with operation and handling.

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

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

  6. Pull only light loads (if equipped with a hitch).

  7. Change both the oil and the filter at 20 hours, 200 miles, or one month - whichever comes first.