Polaris Series 10 Ranger 425 2x4 - Manual (Page 59)

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OPERATION
Before You Ride
Daily Pre-operation Inspection
Inspect your vehicle each time before operating to ensure it is in proper
working order. If proper inspection is not done, serious injury or death
could result.
If a proper inspection is not performed serious injury or death
can result.
Always inspect your RANGER before operating following the
checklist carefully.
Before operating your vehicle, inspect all operating controls
and parts.
Item/Inspection Procedure
1. Tires - check condition and pressures
2. Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper levels
3. All brakes - check operation, adjustment and fluid level
(includes emergency/parking brake)
4. Throttle - check for free operation and closing
5. Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all
indicator lights and switches
6. Engine ignition switch - check for proper function
7. Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and axle nuts;
check that axle nuts are secured by cotter pins
8. Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace
9. Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual
looseness in any area
10. Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or
loose nuts/bolts or fasteners
11. Operator and passenger should be properly dressed.
12. Engine coolant - check for proper level in the overflow
bottle.
13. Check condition and operation of the dump box/bed latch
mechanism.
WARNING