Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 28

 

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Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 28

 

 

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MAINTENANCE

Lights

High Beam Adjustment

The headlight beam can be adjusted slightly.

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. The headlight should be 

approximately 7.6 m from a wall.

2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight 

and make a mark on the wall at the same height. Include rider 

weight on the seat when measuring.

High Beam Adjustment

1. Start the engine.Turn the headlight switch to high beam.
2. Observe the headlight aim on the wall. The most intense part of the 

headlight beam should be 5 cm below the mark on the wall.

3. The adjustment screw is 

located on the right side of the 

headlight pod. To adjust the 

beam, loosen the screw. 

Adjust the headlamp to the 

desired position, then tighten 

the screw.

7.6 m

5 cm

X

X

Models with pod headlight

Adjustment 

Screw

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Lights

Low Beam Adjustment

The low beam can be adjusted slightly 

upward or downward.
1. Loosen the Phillips screw located at 

the rear of the headlamp.

2. Tilt the headlamp upward or 

downward.

3. Tighten the screw.

Lower Headlamp Replacement

1. Turn the back of the headlight 

harness counter-clockwise and pull 

the harness assembly away from the 

headlight assembly.

2. Remove the headlamp and install 

the new headlamp.

3. Reinstall the harness assembly into 

the headlight assembly.

4. Turn the headlight harness 

clockwise to secure the headlamp.

Headlight Housing Replacement

1. Remove the seven (7) 

headlight pod screws.

2. Pull the pod cover forward.
3. Unplug the headlamp from 

the wiring harness.

4. Use a small screwdriver to 

remove the o-rings from the 

headlight mounting tabs.

5. Pull the headlight housing 

up from the bracket for 

removal.

6. Reverse the steps to install the new housing and reassemble the pod.

Phillips

Screw

Harness

Lamp

Headlight 

Housing

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MAINTENANCE

Lights

Poor lighting can result in loss of control or an accident. Lights become dirty 

during normal operation. Wash the headlights and taillights frequently.
Hot components can cause serious burns to skin. Do not service the headlamps 

until they've cooled.

Headlight/Parking Light Lamp Replacement

When servicing a halogen lamp, do 

not touch the lamp with bare fingers. 

Oil from your skin leaves a residue, 

causing a hot spot that will shorten 

the life of the lamp. Hold the plastic 

part of the lamp.
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Reach under the front bumper area 

to locate the lighting connectors.

3. Parking Light Lamp: Disconnect 

the harness connector. Turn the 

socket counter-clockwise 1/8 turn 

and remove the lamp assembly. 

Pull the lamp straight out to 

remove it from the socket.

4. Headlight Lamp: Disconnect the 

harness connector. Remove the 

rubber cover from the back of the 

headlight. Press and turn the 

locking collar counter-clockwise 

(left headlight) or clockwise (right 

headlight) to release the lamp 

assembly.

5. Install the new lamp. Apply a 

small amount of dielectric grease 

to the lamp socket or terminals.

6. Reverse all steps to reassemble 

components.

Parking Light

Collar

Socket

Headlamp

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Lights

Front Turn Signal Lamp Replacement

If a front turn signal light becomes inoperable, use a Phillips screw-

driver to remove the lens cover screws. Remove the lens cover and 

replace the spent lamp with a new lamp. Always use a P21W (21 watt) 

lamp.

Taillight/Brake Light/Signal Light Lamp Replacement

1. Remove the harness connector 

from the back of the light 

assembly.

2. Turn the lamp counter-clockwise 

to remove it.

3. Apply dielectric grease to the 

socket and install the new lamp.

4. Reinstall the harness connector.
5. Test the light for proper opera-

tion.

Lamp

Harness

Connector

Taillight

Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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