What Does A Wrench Mean On A Polaris?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The flashing

service

wrench icon on a Polaris Sportsman’s speedometer can lead many riders to panic. In most cases, this icon is triggered by the engine’s hours of operation reaching a programmed interval, and it acts as a friendly reminder that your ATV is ready for a routine servicing.

What is the override button on a Polaris four wheeler?

1) The “Override” button (if pressed in) =

allows for the machine to remain in AWD/4X4 and not rev-limit @ about 5mph in reverse, but have full throttle

. If not pressed in = rev-limited to about 5mph and NO AWD/4X4 in reverse.

What does the wrench light mean on a Polaris?

On the Service Indicator (5), a flashing wrench symbol alerts the operator that the preset service interval has been reached and your vehicle is due for

scheduled maintenance

. Your Polaris Dealer can provide scheduled maintenance.

What is the Polaris reverse override switch?

This kit allows you

to lock the override function

with an auxiliary rocker switch that acts as if you were pressing the yellow button so you don’t have to be sitting on the bike with both hands on the bars to run with full power and AWD in reverse.

How do you reset the service light on a Polaris?


Press the “Manual Override” button three times

. This will cause the light to blink. Hold down the “Manual Override” button until the light stops blinking and turns off. This resets the service light.

How do you reset the wrench light on a Polaris Ranger?


Press the “Manual Override” button three times

. This will cause the light to blink. Hold down the “Manual Override” button until the light stops blinking and turns off.

How do you reset the wrench light on a Polaris Sportsman?

Press the

“Mode/Reverse Override”

button to scroll through the menu functions on the display until you have reached the service interval function. Select the service interval function by holding the “Mode/Reverse Override” button for three seconds until the service wrench icon begins to flash.

What does override mean on a four wheeler?

The override button on your multi-function switch, overrides the

rpm limiter function when riding in reverse

, so you are able to have full throttle, otherwise the rpm is limited when driving in reverse.

What does override mean on a Polaris?

That button

overrides the safety to restore full power

.

when needed

. The safety feature is designed to help keep you from throwing yourself over the handlebars. if you were to nail it thinking you were in forward.

What is reverse override Arctic Cat?

When you are in reverse in 2wd

and hit the throttle it limits the speed that you can go

. If you are in 4wd it also limits the speed you can go but if you hold the little yellow button down in 4wd and go in reverse you can go as fast as you want. 2013 CAN AM XMR 1000.

How do you reset the service light on a Polaris 570?

  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the Options Menu. …
  2. Select “Service Hours” from the Options Menu by pressing the MODE button.

How do you reset the service light on a 2018 Polaris Sportsman?

Press the “SELECT” button to scroll through the speedometer’s menu functions until the remaining service hours are displayed. Press and hold the “MENU” button until service hours flash on the display. Press the “SELECT” button repeatedly to scroll through the interval settings.

How often do you service a Polaris Ranger?

Perform a break-in oil and filter change at 25 engine hours or one month of use — whichever comes first. Following break-in, change your oil and filter every 100 hours,

six months

or 1,000 miles — whichever comes first.

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