Polaris RANGER 2004 User manual

Owner's Manual

for Vehicle Maintenance

and Safety

RANGER

2004

Owner's Manual

for Vehicle Maintenance

and Safety

RANGER

2004

Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.

This is an adult vehicle only.

Operation is prohibited for those under 16 years of age.

RANGER 2x4

RANGER 4x4

RANGER 6x6

RANGER TM

RANGER 2x4

RANGER 4x4

RANGER 6x6

RANGER TM

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to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

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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. Printed in U.S.A.

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our

world-wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting

line of utility and recreational products.

Polaris Recreational and Utility Vehicles

SSnowmobiles

SAll-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

SPersonal watercraft

SVictory motorcycles

SRANGER utility vehicles

Polaris Professional Series Workmobilest

SUtility Task Vehiclest(UTVs)

SPersonal Task Vehiclest(PTVs)

SAll-Surface Loaders (ASLs)

We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all utility and

recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of

experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of

your Polaris vehicle, making it the finest vehicle we’ve ever produced.

For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the

instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your

manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information

about major repairs is outlined in the Polaris Service Manual and

should be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer

(MSD) Technician.

Your Polaris dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your

total satisfaction. Be sure to return to your dealership for all of your

service needs during, and after, the warranty period.

We also take great pride in our Parts Apparel and Accessories (PAA)

products, available through our online store at www.purepolaris.com.

Have your accessories and clothing delivered right to your door!

Polaris, Polaris The Way Out, and Workmobiles are registered

trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

The vehicle frame vehicle identification number (VIN)(1), engine serial

number and vehicle model number (2) are important for model

identification when registering your vehicle, when obtaining insurance,

and when ordering replacement parts. In the event your vehicle is

stolen, these numbers are essential to the recovery and identification of

your vehicle.

Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. Your key can be

duplicated only by mating a Polaris key blank with one of your

existing keys. If both keys are lost, the ignition switch must be

replaced. See your Polaris dealer.

NOTE: Record your vehicle’s ID numbers and key number (3) in the

spaces provided.

31XX

Frame VIN (behind left front wheel):

Engine Serial Number (right front side of engine crankcase):

Vehicle Model Number (under hood):

Key Number:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME 3.................................

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 4........

SAFETY 7...................................

FEATURES AND CONTROLS 25...............

OPERATION 34..............................

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 53............

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 54.........

SPECIFICATIONS 96.........................

POLARIS PRODUCTS 100.....................

TROUBLESHOOTING 101.....................

WARRANTY 104..............................

INDEX 114...................................

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Age Restrictions

This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. Operation is prohibited

for anyone under 16 years of age. No person under the age of 5 may

ride as a passenger in this vehicle.

Know Your Vehicle

As the operator of the vehicle, you are responsible for your personal

safety, the safety of others, and the protection of our environment.

Read and understand your owner’s manual, which includes valuable

information about all aspects of your vehicle, including safe operating

procedures.

The RANGER is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws

and regulations concerning the operation of this vehicle in your area.

We strongly advise you to strictly follow the recommended

maintenance program outlined in your owner’s manual. This

preventive maintenance program is designed to ensure that all critical

components on your vehicle are thoroughly inspected at specific

intervals.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result

in severe injury or death.

A Polaris RANGER is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate.

This vehicle handles differently than other vehicles, such as

motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly,

even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or

over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.

Read and understand your owner’s manual and all warnings

before operating the vehicle.

SAFETY

Operator Safety

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this

manual and on your RANGER. Your safety is involved when these

words and symbols are used. Become familiar with their meanings

before reading the manual.

The safety alert symbol, on your RANGER or in this manual,

alerts you to the potential for personal injury.

The safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may

result in serious injury or death.

The safety alert caution indicates a potential hazard that may

result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION

NOTE

A note will alert you to important information or instructions.

A caution indicates a situation that may result in damage to the

vehicle.

CAUTION

WARNING

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