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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 gasoline. See the Fuel Tank section for details. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.

  2. Check the oil level. See the Oil Check section for reference. 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 vehicle operation and handling.

  4. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.

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

  6. Pull only light loads.

  7. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist.

  8. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or 250 miles.

  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