Polaris M1400 User manual

PMS 419

Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

POLARIS M1400

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.

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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)

•RANGER®utility vehicles

•RZR®sport vehicles

• VICTORY® motorcycles

• INDIAN® 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 can be performed by a factory

certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) Technician.

Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total satisfaction.

Your POLARIS dealership can provide for all of your service needs during, and after, the

warranty period.

POLARIS® is a trademark of POLARIS Industries Inc.

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.

2016 POLARIS M1400 Owner’s Manual

P/N 9926638

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Winch Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

POLARIS Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

INTRODUCTION

The POLARIS M1400 is a utility vehicle. Never operate on public roads. This vehicle does

not meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations for opera-

tion on public streets, roads and highways. 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 M1400 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 and review the safety DVD that came with your vehicle. A free extra copy

of the DVD can be obtained by contacting your local dealer. Understand all safety warnings,

precautions and operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with the

vehicle.

• Review the safety DVD and take the free online Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association

(ROHVA) training course at www.rohva.org.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 below.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates the model year, model type and serial

number of your vehicle. The VIN is stamped on the left rear frame. The VIN is also on the

manufacturer’s label, which is located under the passenger seat. Gross Vehicle Weight

information for your vehicle is on the Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning Label in the rear

cargo box. See page 10.

To order an extra or replacement key for your vehicle, please contact customer service. Be

prepared to provide your key number and VIN. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe

place. A key can be duplicated only by ordering a key blank (using your key number) and

mating it with one of your existing keys. The key switch must be replaced if all keys are lost.

Vehicle Model Number: ________________________________________________________________________

Frame VIN: _________________________________________________________________________________

Motor Serial Number (on side of motor): ___________________________________________________________

Key Number: ________________________________________________________________________________

Frame VIN

Key

Number

####

INTRODUCTION

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

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

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 dealer to purchase a replacement.

Replacement safety labels are provided at no charge. The part number is printed on the label.

Proper Use Warning

Require Proper Use of Your Vehicle

Do your part to prevent injuries:

• Do not allow careless or reckless driving.

• Make sure operators are 16 or older with a valid driver’s license.

• Do not let people drive or ride after using alcohol or drugs.

• Do not allow operation on public roads (unless designated for off-highway vehicle access) - collisions

with cars and trucks can occur.

• Do not exceed seating capacity: 2 occupants. 7179978

Clutch Cover Warning

WARNING

• Moving parts hazard under belt-clutch guard. To

prevent serious injury, do not operate vehicle with

guard removed.

• Do not modify engine or clutch. Doing so can cause

part failure, possible imbalance, and excessive engine

RPM which can result in serious injury or death.

7175488

Discretionary

Warning

Proper Use

Warning

Shift Caution

Clutch Cover Warning

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