When to replace the battery on a Polaris Sportsman 400?
Replacing the battery as soon as it exhibits signs of a diminished charge, such as starting difficulties and reduced lighting effectiveness, can prevent this from happening. Unlike most ATVs, which house their batteries below the rider’s seat, the Sportsman 400 stores its battery behind a splash cover under the right-rear fender.
What kind of drive system does Polaris Sportsman have?
The AWD switch on your Polaris RZR, RANGER or GENERAL has either two or three positions, depending on your model’s features. All switches have AWD and Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). The switch on models equipped with a lockable differential has a third position for turf mode.
How to drive a Polaris Sportsman in reverse?
1 Stop the vehicle. 2 Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters). 3 Stop completely. 4 Shift into low gear and drive forward. 5 If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your Polaris Dealer for service.
Where is the AWD switch on a Polaris Sportsman?
Move the AWD switch to the center or bottom position to disengage AWD. If the switch is turned off while the front hubs are driving, they will not release until the rear wheels regain traction. In some situations, the front gearcase may remain locked after turning the AWD switch off.
What kind of tires does Polaris Sportsman 400 have?
The Sportsman allows optimal winch mounting and there is enough room under the fenders to up-size the stock 24-inch tires. Red, green and Mossy Oak color options are available for the 400 H.O. Polaris has developed a fully-equipped entry-level ATV in the 2008 Sportsman 400 H.O. It’s a capable trail conqueror at a competitive price.
What kind of AWD does Polaris Sportsman have?
Like all Polaris’, the true AWD system on the 400 is hard to beat. The rubber-belt, Polaris variable transmission (PVT) has forward, reverse and neutral gears. This Sportsman is not designed for the food plot or snow plowing markets, so the lack of low gear is not much of an issue.
What was the name of the Polaris Sportsman in 2008?
Polaris eliminated the Hawkeye name for 2008 to expand its Sportsman lineup. But the company is continuing its march into the 300-400cc class with a Sportsman 400 H.O. that is built on the original Hawkeye platform.
1 Stop the vehicle. 2 Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters). 3 Stop completely. 4 Shift into low gear and drive forward. 5 If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your Polaris Dealer for service.