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2025 GENERAL 1000 Owner’s Manual

P/N 9941782

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i 2025 GENERAL 1000 Owner's Manual
ii Welcome
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Before You Ride
- 1.1.2: Safety Symbols and Signal Words
- 1.1.3: European Vibration and Noise
- 1.1.4: Declaration of Conformity
- 1.1.5: Radio Compliance Statements
- 1.1.6: Vehicle Identification Numbers
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Owner Requirements
- 2.2.2: Driver and Passenger Qualifications
- 2.2.3: Prepare Vehicle for the Ride
- 2.2.4: Prepare Yourself, Passengers, and Cargo for the Ride
- 2.2.5: Driving Guidelines
- 2.2.6: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.6.1: Proper Use Warning (7182649)
  - 2.2.6.2: Payload Warning / Shift Caution
  - 2.2.6.3: Seat Belt/Drive Responsibly Warning
  - 2.2.6.4: Fuel Transport Warning
  - 2.2.6.5: Clutch Cover Warning
  - 2.2.6.6: Load / Passenger / Tire Pressure Warning
  - 2.2.6.7: Air Filter Caution
  - 2.2.6.8: Intake Duct Caution
Chapter 3: Features and Controls
- 3.3.1: Component Locations
- 3.3.2: Gear Selector
- 3.3.3: Switches
  - 3.3.3.1: Ignition Switch
  - 3.3.3.2: AWD/Differential Lock Switch
  - 3.3.3.3: Light Switch
  - 3.3.3.4: Winch Switch (if equipped)
- 3.3.4: Auxiliary Outlet
- 3.3.5: Foot Pedals
  - 3.3.5.1: Brake Pedal
  - 3.3.5.2: Throttle Pedal
- 3.3.6: Seats
  - 3.3.6.1: Seat Belts
  - 3.3.6.2: Seat Belt Inspection
  - 3.3.6.3: Seat and Storage Compartments
  - 3.3.6.4: Seat Removal and Compartment Access
- 3.3.7: Electronic Power Steering
- 3.3.8: Adjustable Steering Wheel
- 3.3.9: Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
- 3.3.10: Trailer Hitch Bracket
- 3.3.11: Cab Doors
- 3.3.12: Fuel Cap
- 3.3.13: Hood
- 3.3.14: Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.14.1: Speedometer
  - 3.3.14.2: Tachometer
  - 3.3.14.3: Mode Button
  - 3.3.14.4: TOGGLE BUTTONS
  - 3.3.14.5: Indicator Lamps
- 3.3.15: Rider Information Center
  - 3.3.15.1: Mode Information Displays
  - 3.3.15.2: Accessing Menus and Options
    - 3.3.15.2.1: Gauge Settings Menu
    - 3.3.15.2.2: Backlight Color
    - 3.3.15.2.3: Backlight Brightness
    - 3.3.15.2.4: Clock
    - 3.3.15.2.5: Display Units (Standard/Metric)
    - 3.3.15.2.6: Trip Meter
    - 3.3.15.2.7: Trip Time
    - 3.3.15.2.8: Programmable Service Interval
  - 3.3.15.3: Engine Error Codes
Chapter 4: Operation
- 4.4.1: Safety Warnings
- 4.4.2: Vehicle Break-in Period
  - 4.4.2.1: Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  - 4.4.2.2: PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt)
- 4.4.3: Fuel Recommendation
- 4.4.4: Starting the Engine
- 4.4.5: Stopping the Engine
- 4.4.6: Braking
- 4.4.7: All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential
  System (AWD)
- 4.4.8: Hauling Cargo
  - 4.4.8.1: Towing Loads
  - 4.4.8.2: Belt Life
  - 4.4.8.3: Dumping the Cargo Box
- 4.4.9: Towing the GENERAL
Chapter 5: Emission Control Systems
- 5.5.1: Noise Emission Control System
- 5.5.2: Operation on Public Lands in the U.S.A.
- 5.5.3: Crankcase Emission Control System
- 5.5.4: Exhaust Emission Control System
- 5.5.5: Electromagnetic Interference
Chapter 6: Maintenance
- 6.6.1: Periodic Maintenance Chart
- 6.6.2: Maintenance Chart Key
- 6.6.3: Lubrication Recommendations
- 6.6.4: Grease Lubrication Points
- 6.6.5: Engine Oil
  - 6.6.5.1: Oil Recommendations
  - 6.6.5.2: Oil Check
  - 6.6.5.3: Oil and Filter Change
- 6.6.6: Gearcases
  - 6.6.6.1: Transmission (Main Gearcase)
  - 6.6.6.2: Front Gearcase
  - 6.6.6.3: Front Gearcase
  - 6.6.6.4: Gearcase Specification Chart
- 6.6.7: Spark Plugs
  - 6.6.7.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
    - 6.6.7.1.1: Spark Plug Gap / Torque
  - 6.6.7.2: Spark Plug Inspection
    - 6.6.7.2.1: Normal Plug
    - 6.6.7.2.2: Wet Fouled Plug
- 6.6.8: Cooling System
  - 6.6.8.1: Adding or Changing Coolant
  - 6.6.8.2: Radiator and Cooling Fan
  - 6.6.8.3: Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
  - 6.6.8.4: Radiator Coolant Level
- 6.6.9: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
  - 6.6.9.1: Belt Replacement / Debris Removal
  - 6.6.9.2: PVT Drying
- 6.6.10: Vehicle Immersion
- 6.6.11: Steering Wheel Inspection
- 6.6.12: Power Steering Unit
- 6.6.13: Filter Systems
  - 6.6.13.1: Air Filter
  - 6.6.13.2: PVT Intake Screen
- 6.6.14: Spark Arrester
- 6.6.15: Brakes
  - 6.6.15.1: Brake Fluid
  - 6.6.15.2: Brake Inspection
- 6.6.16: Suspension Settings
  - 6.6.16.1: Front/Rear Spring Preload (Sport)
  - 6.6.16.2: Front/Rear Spring Preload (Premium)
  - 6.6.16.3: Front/Rear Shock Compression (Premium Models Only)
- 6.6.17: Tires
  - 6.6.17.1: Tire Tread Depth
  - 6.6.17.2: Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  - 6.6.17.3: Wheel Removal
  - 6.6.17.4: Wheel Installation
- 6.6.18: Fuses
- 6.6.19: Lights
  - 6.6.19.1: Headlight Replacement
  - 6.6.19.2: Headlight Beam Adjustment
  - 6.6.19.3: Brake Lights
- 6.6.20: Battery
  - 6.6.20.1: Battery Removal
  - 6.6.20.2: Battery Installation
  - 6.6.20.3: Battery Maintenance and Charging
- 6.6.21: Cleaning and Storage
  - 6.6.21.1: Washing the Vehicle
  - 6.6.21.2: Polishing the Vehicle
    - 6.6.21.2.1: Polishing Tips
  - 6.6.21.3: Storage Tips
    - 6.6.21.3.1: Clean the Exterior
    - 6.6.21.3.2: Stabilize the Fuel
    - 6.6.21.3.3: Oil and Filter
    - 6.6.21.3.4: Air Filter / Air Box
    - 6.6.21.3.5: Inspect and Lubricate
    - 6.6.21.3.6: Battery Maintenance
    - 6.6.21.3.7: Fog the Engine
    - 6.6.21.3.8: Storage Area / Covers
    - 6.6.21.3.9: Fluid Levels
  - 6.6.21.4: Removal from Storage
  - 6.6.21.5: Transporting the GENERAL
Specifications
- 7.1 General 1000 Sport
- 7.2 General 1000 Premium
- 7.3 Clutching (GENERAL)
Chapter 7: POLARIS Products
- 7.7.1: Lubricants / Service Products
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- 8.8.1: Drive Belt Wear/Burn
- 8.8.2: Engine Doesn't Turn Over
- 8.8.3: Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
- 8.8.4: Engine Backfires
- 8.8.5: Engine Pings or Knocks
- 8.8.6: Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
- 8.8.7: Engine Stops or Loses Power
Chapter 9: Warranty
- 9.9.1: Limited Warranty
- 9.9.2: Registration
- 9.9.3: Warranty Coverage And Exclusions
  - 9.9.3.1: Limitations Of Warranties And Remedies
  - 9.9.3.2: Lubricants and Fluids
- 9.9.4: How To Obtain Warranty Service
  - 9.9.4.1: In the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 9.9.4.2: Outside the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 9.9.4.3: If you move:
  - 9.9.4.4: If you purchase from a private party:
- 9.9.5: Exported Products
- 9.9.6: Notice
- 9.9.7: U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
- 9.9.8: California Residents
- 9.9.9: California Emissions
Chapter 10: Maintenance Log
- 10.10.1: Maintenance Log