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

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Extreme Use Battery

An optional extreme use battery may be available for your model. If the 

performance of the factory-installed battery is inadequate due to 

operation in extreme cold or due to extended use of multiple electrical 

accessories, please see your POLARIS dealer. Ask your dealer to 

provide any installation procedures that may differ for an extreme use 

battery.

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Hitches

See page 140 for hitch weight capacities.

Do not operate a combination Tractor-machine or Tractor-trailer unless all 

instructions have been followed. See pages 66-71.

Whenever the Tractor is towing, always stay clear of the area between the 

Tractor and the towed object.

Front Hitch

The hitch installed at the front of the vehicle is the same hitch installed 

at the rear of the vehicle. When installed at the front, the applicable 

hitch bracket must first be installed.
Use the front hitch for vehicle recovery or towing only. Do not use the 

front hitch for any other purpose. Always remove the front hitch before 

operating in forward gear. 

Rear Hitch

Use the rear hitch for towing a trailer. See pages 66-71 for procedures.

Rear Hitch Certification Label

The hitch certification label is located near the hitch 

on models equipped with a factory-installed rear 

hitch.

Rear Hitch Specifications

Material

1021 M Steel

Fasteners

1008K Steel (Main Pin and Receiver Pin)

Weld Length and Positions

3 mm fillet, both sides, all around

Maximum Vertical Load

75 kg (on coupling point)

Maximum Towable Mass

750 kg

Approval #

e11*89/173*2006/26*2073*xx

Polaris PN: 2877484

2073

e

 

11

s

7175839

T= 750 kg

S= 75 kg

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Hitches

Hitch Installation/Removal

For front hitch installation, install the applicable hitch bracket before 

installing the hitch.
1. Release the wire lock from the 12.7 mm pin and remove the pin.
2. Install the hitch to the receiver.
3. Install the 12.7 mm pin through the bore of both the receiver and the 

hitch. Secure the wire lock. Make sure the hitch assembly is secure 

at that the wire lock is properly engaged over the pin.

4. To remove the hitch, release the wire lock, remove the hitch, 

reinstall the pin to the receiver and secure the wire lock.

7-Way Trailer Connector

The 7-way trailer connector 

installed on your vehicle meets the 

requirements of European standard 

ISO 1724.
This connector uses all 7 pins on 

newer model trailers. An older 

model trailer may not be 

compatible with this connector. 
Improper electrical wiring changes 

can result in damage to both 

vehicle and trailer components. When in doubt about your trailer 

connection, please contact a qualified towbar specialist for assistance.

Step 2

Step 1

Step 3

7-Way Trailer Connector

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Automatic Transmission Gear Selector

The transmission gear selector is 

located on the right side of the vehicle. 
H: High Gear

L: Low Gear

N: Neutral

R: Reverse

(P): Park
Whenever the vehicle is left 

unattended, always place the 

transmission in PARK. The 

transmission is locked when it’s in 

PARK.

NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine 

speed above idle or while the 

vehicle is moving can cause 

transmission damage.

Belt Life
To extend belt life, use LOW forward gear when pulling a heavy load at 

less than 11 km/h for extended periods and when operating uphill at a 

slow speed.

Gear

Selector