Polaris BRUTUS Guide

Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

BRUTUS™

BRUTUS™ HD

BRUTUS™ HDPTO

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in

this manual and on all product labels.

Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of

POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for the latest news, new

product introductions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more.

Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products.

• Snowmobiles

• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)

• BRUTUS™utility vehicles

•RANGER®utility vehicles

•RZR®sport vehicles

• VICTORY® motorcycles

• GEM® electric vehicles

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 machine 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.

POLARIS®and BRUTUS™ are trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.

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.

The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are provided as

translations of the original instructions.

Printed in U.S.A.

2014 BRUTUS Diesel Owner’s Manual

P/N 9925212

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Attachment Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PTO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

POLARIS Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

INTRODUCTION

The BRUTUS is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations

concerning the operation of this vehicle in your area

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle.

Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used. Become familiar with their

meanings before reading the manual.

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

DANGER

A DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in property damage.

The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in order to avoid a hazard.

The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to be taken to avoid a hazard.

INTRODUCTION

Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death.

Your POLARIS BRUTUS is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently

than other vehicles, such as cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. 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 this owner’s manual. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and operating procedures

before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with the vehicle.

• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16 and have a valid driver’s

license to operate this vehicle.

• All operators should take a training course.

• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. All riders must be able to sit

with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the floor and both hands on the steering wheel (if

driving) or on a passenger hand hold.

• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product

labels.

• Always keep hands, feet and all other body parts inside the vehicle at all times.

• Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle

boots.

• Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, as these conditions impair judgment and reduce

operator reaction time.

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Record your vehicle's identification numbers and key number in the spaces provided.

Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. An ignition key can be duplicated only by

ordering a POLARIS key blank (using your key number) and mating it with one of your

existing keys. The ignition switch must be replaced if all keys are lost.

Vehicle Model Number: ________________________________________________________________________

Frame VIN: _________________________________________________________________________________

Engine Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________

Key Number: ________________________________________________________________________________

European Vibration and Noise

The driver-perceived noise and hand/arm and whole body vibration levels of this machinery

is measured per prEN 15997.

The operating conditions of the machinery during testing:

The vehicles were in like-new condition. The environment was controlled as indicated by the

test procedure(s).

The uncertainty of vibration exposure measurement is dependent on many factors, including:

• Instrument and calibration uncertainty

• Variations in the machine such as wear of components

• Variation of machine operators such as experience or physique

• Ability of the worker to reproduce typical work during measurements

• Environmental factors such as ambient noise or temperature

Engine Serial Number

Key

Number

####

VIN

SAFETY

Safe Riding Gear

Always wear the proper clothing when operating or riding in this vehicle. All riders should

wear substantial footwear, long pants and a close-fitting shirt. A hard hat or helmet and

approved eye protection are recommended when appropriate for working or riding

conditions. POLARIS recommends wearing approved eye protection bearing markings such

as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1 or CE. Never operate or ride in this vehicle while barefoot or while

wearing sandals or tennis shoes.

Workplace safety regulations may require the use of safety glasses, safety shoes and a hard

hat or helmet. Familiarize yourself with local requirements, be prepared for operating

conditions and wear the appropriate safety gear.

Rider Comfort

Under certain operating conditions, heat generated by the engine and exhaust system can

elevate temperatures in the driver and passenger cab area. The condition occurs most

frequently when a vehicle is being operated in high ambient temperatures at low speeds and/

or high load conditions for an extended period of time. The use of certain windshield, roof

and/or cab systems may contribute to this condition by restricting airflow. Any discomfort

due to heat buildup in this area can be minimized by wearing proper riding apparel and by

varying speeds to increase airflow.

SAFETY

Safety and Information Labels

Warning labels have been placed on the vehicle for your protection. Read and follow the

instructions of the labels on the vehicle carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual

differ from the labels on your vehicle, always read and follow the instructions of the labels

on the vehicle.

If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your POLARIS dealer to purchase a

replacement. Replacement safety labels are provided by POLARIS at no charge. The part

number is printed on the label.

Rotating Parts/

PTO Warning

(If Equipped)

Discretionary

Warning

Age 16

Warning

Shift

Caution

To Start Engine /

To Leave vehicle

Attachment Arm

Warning

(If Equipped)

Seat Switch Warning

(If Equipped With PTO)

Towing

Warning

Discretionary

Warning

Rotating Fan

Warning

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