
2012 RANGER RZR 570 / INTL
SERVICE MANUAL
FOREWORD
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This Service Manual is de signed primarily for use by certified Polaris Master Service Dealer technicians in a p roperly
equipped shop and should be kept available for ref erence. All re ferences to left and right side of the vehicle are from
the operator's perspective when seated in a normal riding position.
Some pro cedures ou tlined i n th is man ual re quire a sou nd kn owledge of me chanical t heory, to ol use, and sho p
procedures in order to perform the work safely and correctly. Technicians should read the text and be familiar with the
service procedures before starting any repair. Certain procedures require the use of special tools. Use only the proper
tools as specified. If you ha ve any doubt as to yo ur ability to perform any of th e procedures outlined in th is Service
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UNDERSTANDING MANUAL SAFETY LABELS AND DIRECTIONS
Throughout this manual, important information is brought to your attention by the following symbols:
SAFETY ALERT WARNING ind icates a po tential h azard that may result in se vere inju ry or dea th to the o perator,
bystander or person(s) inspecting or servicing the vehicle.
SAFETY ALER T CAUTION indicates a potential h azard tha t may r esult in min or personal in jury or damage to th e
vehicle.
CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid vehicle damage or property damage.
NOTE:
NOTE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly and inspection of components.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

1
GENERAL INFORMATION
2 MAINTENANCE
3 ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
4
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
5 BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
6 CLUTCHING
7 FINAL DRIVE
8 TRANSMISSION
BRAKES 9
ELECTRICAL 10


GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1
MODEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
MODEL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
ENGINE DESIGNATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VIN IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VEHICLE AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
VEHICLE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
PUBLICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
REPLACEMENT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
2012 RANGER RZR 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
2012 RANGER RZR 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
MISC. SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
CONVERSION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
STANDARD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
SAE TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
METRIC TAP / DRILL SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10

1.2
GENERAL INFORMATION
MODEL INFORMATION
Model Identification
The machine model number must be used with any correspondence regarding warranty or service.
Engine Designation Number
1204286.............................................................................. Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, OHV 4 Stroke, Electric Start
VIN Identification
Vehicle and Engine Serial Number Location
Whenever corresponding about a Pola ris ORV, refe r to the ve hicle identification number (VIN) and the engine serial
number.
The VIN can be found stamped on a portion of the left-hand rear upper frame rail, above the left rear wheel.
(see Figure 1-1)
The engine model and serial number can be found on a decal applied to the crankcase on the front of the engine.
(see Figure 1-2)
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Machine Model Number Identification
}
}
Model Year
Designation
Basic Chassis
Designation
Engine Designation
Emissions &
Model Option
R 1 2 V H 5 7 A D
}
4 X A V H 5 7 A * B P 0 0 0 0 0 0
}
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
World
Mfg. ID
Engine
Vehicle Description
Vehicle Identifier
Check Digit
Model
Year
Body Style
Plant No.
Individual Serial No.
* This could be either
a number or a letter
Powertrain
Emissions
Figure 1-1
Engine Serial
Figure 1-2
Number

1.3
GENERAL INFORMATION
1
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Publication Numbers
NOTE: When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
NOTE: Polaris fa ctory pu blications c an be fo und at www.pola risindustries.com or p urchased f rom
www.purepolaris.com.
Replacement Keys
Replacement keys can be made from the original key. To identify which series the key is, take the first two digits on the
original key and refer to the chart to the right for the proper part number.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Special tools may be required while servicing this vehicle. Some of the tools listed or depicted are mandatory, while other
tools maybe su bstituted with a similar to ol, if ava ilable. Polaris r ecommends the use of Pola ris Special Tools whe n
servicing any Polaris product. Dealers may order special tools through Polaris’ official tool supplier, SPX Corporation,
by phone at 1-800-328-6657 or on-line at http://polaris.spx.com/ .
Model Model No. Owner’s Manual Parts Manual
2012 RANGER RZR 570 R12VH57AD 9923521 9923522
2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL. R12VH57FX 9923521 9924058
Series# Part Number
20 4010278
21 4010278
22 4010321
23 4010321
27 4010321
28 4010321
31 4110141
32 4110148
67 4010278
68 4010278
Key Series
Number
KEY COVER
P/N 5533534

1.4
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 2012 RANGER RZR 570
MODEL NUMBER: R12VH57AD
ENGINE NUMBER: 1204286
Category Dimension / Capacity
Length 107.5 in. / 273.05 cm
Width 50 in. / 127 cm
Height 69 in. / 175.26 cm
Wheel Base 77 in. / 196 cm
Ground Clearance 10 in. / 25.4 cm
Dry Weight 970 lbs. / 440 kg
Front Storage
Capacity
25 lbs. / 11.3 kg
Cargo Box Dimension
(LxWxH)
20 x 40 x 9" (51 x 102 x 23 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity 300 lbs. / 136 kg
Maximum Weight
Capacity (Payload)
740 lbs. / 335.6 kg
(Includes rider(s), cargo, accessories
and trailer tongue weight)
Hitch Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. / 680 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. / 68 kg

1.5
GENERAL INFORMATION
1
MODEL: 2012 RANGER RZR 570
MODEL NUMBER: R12VH57AD
ENGINE NUMBER: 1204286
CLUTCH CHART
Engine
Platform
Domestic Single Cylinder, Liquid
Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Engine Number 1204286
Engine Displacement 567cc
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore & Stroke (mm) 99 x 73.6 mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Compression Pressure 80 - 120 psi (decompression)
Engine Idle Speed 1200 ± 100 RPM
Engine Max Operating RPM 7750 RPM
Lubrication Pressurized Wet Sump
Oil Requirements PS-4 Plus Synthetic
Oil Capacity 2 qts. / 1.9 liters
Coolant Capacity 4.25 qts. (4 l)
Overheat Warning Instrument Cluster Indicator
Exhaust System Single Headpipe / Single Silencer
Fuel System
Fuel System Type Bosch M17 EFI
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Pump (in tank)
Fuel Pressure 43-48 psi (296.5 - 331 KPA)
Fuel Filters In tank, See Chapter 4
Fuel Capacity / Requirement
7.25 gal. (27.4 liters)
87 Octane (minimum)
Electrical
Alternator Max Output 650 Watts @ 7000 RPM
Headlights 2 - Halogen: Single Beam 55W
Tail / Brake 2 - 6 Watts / 2 - 27 Watts
Starting System Electric Start
Ignition System Bosch M17 (ECU Controlled)
Ignition Timing (Variable) ECU Controlled
Spark plug / Gap
RG4YCX / .0276” - .0315”
(.7 - .8 mm)
Battery (RZR)
Yuasa YB14-B2 /
14 Amp Hr. / 12 Volt
Instrument Type Multifunction Instrument Cluster
DC Outlet Standard 12 Volt
Relays
EFI / Chassis / Fan / Fuel Pump /
Headlight
Circuit Breaker Fan Motor: 20 Amp
Fuses (Fuse/Relay Box)
Drive / Fuel Pump: 10 Amp
Lights / EFI / Accessory: 20 Amp
Fuses (Power Fuse Holder)
EFI: 30 Amp
Chassis: 30 Amp
Drivetrain
Transmission Type Polaris Automatic PVT
Drive Ratio - Front 3.818:1
Drive Ratio - Final 3.70:1
Shift Type In Line Shift - H / L / N / R / P
Front Gearcase
Fluid Type / Capacity
Polaris Demand Drive Plus
6.75 oz. (200 ml)
Transmission: Main Gearcase
Fluid Type / Capacity
Polaris AGL Plus
44 oz. (1300 ml)
Belt 3211143
Steering / Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent Dual A-arm
w/Anti-Sway Bar
Front Travel 9 in. / 23 cm
Rear Suspension
Independent Dual A-arm
w/Anti-Sway Bar
Rear Travel 9.5 in. / 24 cm
Shock Preload Adjustment
Front / Rear
Cam Adjustment
Cam Adjustment
Toe Out 1/8 - 1/4 in. (3 - 6.4 mm)
Wheels / Brakes
Front Wheel Size
Front Tire Type / Size
12 x 6 / Steel
Ancla / 25 x 8 R12
Rear Wheel Size
Rear Tire Type / Size
12 x 8 / Steel
Ancla / 25 x 10 R12
Tire Pressure
Front: 10 psi (69 kPa)
Rear: 12 psi (83 kPa)
Brake - Front / Rear
Foot Actuated - 4 Wheel
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Altitude
Shift
Weight
Drive
Spring
Meters
(Feet)
0-1500
(0-5000)
25-52
(5632409)
Black
(7043594)
1500-3700
(5000 - 12000)
25-48
(5632408)
Black
(7043594)

1.6
GENERAL INFORMATION
MODEL: 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL
MODEL NUMBER: R12VH57FX
ENGINE NUMBER: 1204286
Category Dimension / Capacity
Length 107.5 in. / 273.05 cm
Width 50 in. / 127 cm
Height 69 in. / 175.26 cm
Wheel Base 77 in. / 196 cm
Ground Clearance 10 in. / 25.4 cm
Dry Weight 1001 lbs. / 454 kg
Front Storage
Capacity
25 lbs. / 11.3 kg
Cargo Box Dimension
(LxWxH)
20 x 40 x 9" (51 x 102 x 23 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity 300 lbs. / 136 kg
Maximum Weight
Capacity (Payload)
740 lbs. / 335.6 kg
(Includes rider(s), cargo, accessories
and trailer tongue weight)
Hitch Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. / 680 kg
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. / 68 kg
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