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PMS 419 550 IQ Shift 550 IQ Shift ES 550 Shift 136 550 Shift 136 ES 550 IQ LXT Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
PMS 419 550 IQ Shift 550 IQ Shift ES 550 Shift 136 550 Shift 136 ES 550 IQ LXT Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
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... on the latest product information at the time of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® IQ® PERC® THE WAY OUT® IQ SHIFT® Copyright 2010 POLARIS Sales Inc. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within this publication are registered trademarks of publication. Owner's Manual P/N 9922858 2011 550 IQ SHIFT/ES, 550 SHIFT 136/ES, 550 IQ LXT 2 No liability can be accepted for...
... on the latest product information at the time of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® IQ® PERC® THE WAY OUT® IQ SHIFT® Copyright 2010 POLARIS Sales Inc. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within this publication are registered trademarks of publication. Owner's Manual P/N 9922858 2011 550 IQ SHIFT/ES, 550 SHIFT 136/ES, 550 IQ LXT 2 No liability can be accepted for...
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... all times Spare Drive Belt Extra Set of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map Owner's Manual First Aid Kit Tool Kit Disabled Operators Safe operation of building a fire, and a two-way radio or cellular telephone. Operators with others, and you must travel into remote areas, always carry survival equipment that's appropriate to the conditions you expect to be gone. SAFETY Operator Safety...
... all times Spare Drive Belt Extra Set of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map Owner's Manual First Aid Kit Tool Kit Disabled Operators Safe operation of building a fire, and a two-way radio or cellular telephone. Operators with others, and you must travel into remote areas, always carry survival equipment that's appropriate to the conditions you expect to be gone. SAFETY Operator Safety...
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... at specific mileage intervals. 17 All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. Any tampering may occur if the intake silencer or filter are removed. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on the snowmobile are loosened from ice and snow before installation. SAFETY Operator Safety Drive Belt Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your body weight. Each clutch...
... at specific mileage intervals. 17 All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. Any tampering may occur if the intake silencer or filter are removed. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on the snowmobile are loosened from ice and snow before installation. SAFETY Operator Safety Drive Belt Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your body weight. Each clutch...
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... the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for singlerider use have a warning decal on the lower right console. WARNING This vehicle is designed for operator and "ONE" passenger only. H 22 WARNING This vehicle is designed for operator only. SAFETY Safety Decals...
... the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for singlerider use have a warning decal on the lower right console. WARNING This vehicle is designed for operator and "ONE" passenger only. H 22 WARNING This vehicle is designed for operator only. SAFETY Safety Decals...
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... the throttle control assembly, to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before operation. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for steering and stopping. Check oil level when refueling. 24 If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for proper use only. See Owner's Manual for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Make sure hood is...
... the throttle control assembly, to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before operation. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for steering and stopping. Check oil level when refueling. 24 If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for proper use only. See Owner's Manual for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Make sure hood is...
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... while riding, the brakes may break. The brake light will also illuminate when the service brake is in serious injury or death. If the parking brake light does not come on when the parking brake or service brake is in brake damage. WARNING! In extreme cases it serviced by your dealer. Parking Brake Lever 1 2 Lock 3. PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS Before Starting the Engine n Parking Brake Lever Lock Use the parking brake lever lock only when you want...
... while riding, the brakes may break. The brake light will also illuminate when the service brake is in serious injury or death. If the parking brake light does not come on when the parking brake or service brake is in brake damage. WARNING! In extreme cases it serviced by your dealer. Parking Brake Lever 1 2 Lock 3. PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS Before Starting the Engine n Parking Brake Lever Lock Use the parking brake lever lock only when you want...
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... other important areas of a new or rebuilt engine. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All Tether Switch (accessory) Interrupts ignition circuit Break-In Period Engine Break-In No single action on your vehicle. Perform regular checks on all other than those...
... other important areas of a new or rebuilt engine. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All Tether Switch (accessory) Interrupts ignition circuit Break-In Period Engine Break-In No single action on your vehicle. Perform regular checks on all other than those...
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... of vehicle with a rope. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to the engine and drive system. OPERATION Towing Do not use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions. WARNING! The front bumper is.... If passengers are to the steering components. Objects towed with a rope have someone ride on a toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is applied. For your safety, do not attempt to use the front bumper to operate the brake and steering when necessary. DO NOT tow toboggans, ...
... of vehicle with a rope. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to the engine and drive system. OPERATION Towing Do not use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions. WARNING! The front bumper is.... If passengers are to the steering components. Objects towed with a rope have someone ride on a toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is applied. For your safety, do not attempt to use the front bumper to operate the brake and steering when necessary. DO NOT tow toboggans, ...
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... cover. Specifications and adjustments for your snowmobile to operate on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on, you purchase the snowmobile. MAINTENANCE Emission Control Information Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on your owner's manual. You are responsible for diagnostic service. People with an emission control information (ECI) label and a factory...
... cover. Specifications and adjustments for your snowmobile to operate on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on, you purchase the snowmobile. MAINTENANCE Emission Control Information Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on your owner's manual. You are responsible for diagnostic service. People with an emission control information (ECI) label and a factory...
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... wire harness (2) attached to release it into the wire harness. Verify headlight aim. 80 Remove the plenum covering from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp. Reinstall the plenum covering on the spring (1) to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the housing. 5. Oil from the headlight assembly. 2. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. Lift the rubber boot to the housing. 4. NOTE: Recommended replacement bulbs...
... wire harness (2) attached to release it into the wire harness. Verify headlight aim. 80 Remove the plenum covering from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp. Reinstall the plenum covering on the spring (1) to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the housing. 5. Oil from the headlight assembly. 2. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. Lift the rubber boot to the housing. 4. NOTE: Recommended replacement bulbs...
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Install a new bulb. Remove the lens. 2. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to remove it . 4. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. Reinstall the taillight lens. 81 Push the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to secure it . 3. MAINTENANCE Lights Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1.
Install a new bulb. Remove the lens. 2. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to remove it . 4. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. Reinstall the taillight lens. 81 Push the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to secure it . 3. MAINTENANCE Lights Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1.
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... changes, modifications and tips on snowmobile maintenance, which may supersede information contained in this manual. When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the following information: 1. Model number 3. Length of time and conditions of your POLARIS dealer for replacement parts, service or warranty. Serial number 2. POLARIS Customer Service United States: 1-888-704-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100 104 Contact your Owner's Manual to assist you. WARRANTY Service...
... changes, modifications and tips on snowmobile maintenance, which may supersede information contained in this manual. When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the following information: 1. Model number 3. Length of time and conditions of your POLARIS dealer for replacement parts, service or warranty. Serial number 2. POLARIS Customer Service United States: 1-888-704-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100 104 Contact your Owner's Manual to assist you. WARRANTY Service...
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... the dealer is needed. POLARIS recommends that you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to repair POLARIS snowmobiles. When requesting warranty service you use of transportation to the dealer. (The cost of POLARIS engine oil. 2. We recommend the use your copy of the Warranty Registration form to and from the use any warranty issues. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you...
... the dealer is needed. POLARIS recommends that you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to repair POLARIS snowmobiles. When requesting warranty service you use of transportation to the dealer. (The cost of POLARIS engine oil. 2. We recommend the use your copy of the Warranty Registration form to and from the use any warranty issues. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you...
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... of a defect: Skis Tracks Suspension components Brake components Seat components Clutches and components Steering components Batteries Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Idler wheels Ski wear rods Slide rails Finished and unfinished surfaces Carburetor/Throttle body components Engine components Drive belts Hydraulic components Circuit breakers/Fuses Electronic components 109 The following items are excluded from the use of the recommended POLARIS products for warranty, the product must have...
... of a defect: Skis Tracks Suspension components Brake components Seat components Clutches and components Steering components Batteries Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Idler wheels Ski wear rods Slide rails Finished and unfinished surfaces Carburetor/Throttle body components Engine components Drive belts Hydraulic components Circuit breakers/Fuses Electronic components 109 The following items are excluded from the use of the recommended POLARIS products for warranty, the product must have...
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... maintenance or part of aftermarket components resulting in failure; improper engine timing; operator error or abuse; improper component alignment, tension, adjustment or altitude compensation; unauthorized repairs; modified components; use of the product in the event of a warranty claim: Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of product use of completing an effective repair. Warranty will not apply to snow, water...
... maintenance or part of aftermarket components resulting in failure; improper engine timing; operator error or abuse; improper component alignment, tension, adjustment or altitude compensation; unauthorized repairs; modified components; use of the product in the event of a warranty claim: Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of product use of completing an effective repair. Warranty will not apply to snow, water...
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... sells the same line as proof of the selling dealer's authorized location as your vehicle was purchased, you should consult an authorized dealer to perform the warranty repair. 111 Upon residence verification, the servicing dealer will be requested from POLARIS Industries. This policy does not apply to Get Service In the Country where your vehicle. How to Safety Bulletins.
... sells the same line as proof of the selling dealer's authorized location as your vehicle was purchased, you should consult an authorized dealer to perform the warranty repair. 111 Upon residence verification, the servicing dealer will be requested from POLARIS Industries. This policy does not apply to Get Service In the Country where your vehicle. How to Safety Bulletins.
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... to meet these regulations. POLARIS warrants that at the time it conforms with applicable U.S. This emissions limited warranty does not cover components whose only purpose is first purchased and continues for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps* Pressure Relief Valves* Control Valves* Control Solenoids* Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms* Control Cables* Control Linkages* Purge Valves Vapor Hoses Liquid/Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Carburetor Purge Port...
... to meet these regulations. POLARIS warrants that at the time it conforms with applicable U.S. This emissions limited warranty does not cover components whose only purpose is first purchased and continues for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps* Pressure Relief Valves* Control Valves* Control Solenoids* Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms* Control Cables* Control Linkages* Purge Valves Vapor Hoses Liquid/Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Carburetor Purge Port...
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... Chaincase Oil...68-69 Choke...67 Choke Cable...67 Choke Operation ...47 Cleaning and Preservation ...95 Clutch Alignment Offset ...82 Clutch and Drive System ...96 Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning...21 Clutch Safety ...17 Clutch System ...82-85 E Electrical Connections...97 Emissions Limited Warranty . . 113-114 Engine Break-In...48 Engine Protection ...96 Engine Safety...8 Engine Stop Switch ...56 Environment ...5 Exhaust System ...73 F Front Rear Scissor Stop ...34 Front Suspension Adjustments...
... Chaincase Oil...68-69 Choke...67 Choke Cable...67 Choke Operation ...47 Cleaning and Preservation ...95 Clutch Alignment Offset ...82 Clutch and Drive System ...96 Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning...21 Clutch Safety ...17 Clutch System ...82-85 E Electrical Connections...97 Emissions Limited Warranty . . 113-114 Engine Break-In...48 Engine Protection ...96 Engine Safety...8 Engine Stop Switch ...56 Environment ...5 Exhaust System ...73 F Front Rear Scissor Stop ...34 Front Suspension Adjustments...
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... Fuel Valve...27, 52 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise ...5 O Oil ...53 Oil Filter ...72 Oil Injection System ...49 Oil Level ...53 Oil Lines ...72 Oil Recommendations ...49 Operation Warning ...23-24 Operator Safety ...6-20 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27 80 80 45 14 28 28 28 18 72 17 P Park Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warning ...Polaris Products ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...
... Fuel Valve...27, 52 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise ...5 O Oil ...53 Oil Filter ...72 Oil Injection System ...49 Oil Level ...53 Oil Lines ...72 Oil Recommendations ...49 Operation Warning ...23-24 Operator Safety ...6-20 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27 80 80 45 14 28 28 28 18 72 17 P Park Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warning ...Polaris Products ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...