Owners Manual
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... or reuse of publication. Other languages are intended for reference use only. Copyright 2011 POLARIS Sales Inc. Depictions and/or procedures in this vehicle are registered trademarks of the original instructions. The original instructions for omissions or inaccuracies. ... actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of the depictions and/or procedures contained within this publication. POLARIS, THE WAY OUT, IQ and DRAGON are in English. Printed in U.S.A. 2012 600 IQ Racer Owner's Manual P/N ...
... or reuse of publication. Other languages are intended for reference use only. Copyright 2011 POLARIS Sales Inc. Depictions and/or procedures in this vehicle are registered trademarks of the original instructions. The original instructions for omissions or inaccuracies. ... actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of the depictions and/or procedures contained within this publication. POLARIS, THE WAY OUT, IQ and DRAGON are in English. Printed in U.S.A. 2012 600 IQ Racer Owner's Manual P/N ...
Owners Manual
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... result in a position that must be seated with the engine running boards and both hands on the handlebar grips for proper control. Stay Clear of your dealer perform all track service and alignment procedures. Turn off the ignition, raise the hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the hood, and then restart the engine to check its operation. We recommend...
... result in a position that must be seated with the engine running boards and both hands on the handlebar grips for proper control. Stay Clear of your dealer perform all track service and alignment procedures. Turn off the ignition, raise the hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the hood, and then restart the engine to check its operation. We recommend...
Owners Manual
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... your dealer. Replacement safety decals are provided by POLARIS at the rear of the tunnel: WARNING Stay clear of the decals depicted in severe injury or death. 23 Entanglement with this manual differ from seat back may result in this guard removed. NO PASSENGER Track Warning The track warning decal is found under the hood on the pressure cap of the console: WARNING This vehicle is printed...
... your dealer. Replacement safety decals are provided by POLARIS at the rear of the tunnel: WARNING Stay clear of the decals depicted in severe injury or death. 23 Entanglement with this manual differ from seat back may result in this guard removed. NO PASSENGER Track Warning The track warning decal is found under the hood on the pressure cap of the console: WARNING This vehicle is printed...
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...; Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. See Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products. • Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of high speeds. Make sure hood is capable of braking ability. • Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. SAFETY Safety Decals...
...; Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. See Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products. • Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of high speeds. Make sure hood is capable of braking ability. • Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. SAFETY Safety Decals...
Owners Manual
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... Oil 600 IQ Racer 2-Cycle Racing Oil Fuel Recommendations Always use the recommended fuels for your machine. Never mix brands of POLARIS products. See page 100 for the part numbers of oil. Always premix the fuel. Oils may also be incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage, and reduced cold weather flow rates. Always use premium non-oxygenated (92 octane) fuel in this engine...
... Oil 600 IQ Racer 2-Cycle Racing Oil Fuel Recommendations Always use the recommended fuels for your machine. Never mix brands of POLARIS products. See page 100 for the part numbers of oil. Always premix the fuel. Oils may also be incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage, and reduced cold weather flow rates. Always use premium non-oxygenated (92 octane) fuel in this engine...
Owners Manual
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... the pole is at the rear with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in serious injury or death. Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and the tow hitch on the snowmobile should...
... the pole is at the rear with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in serious injury or death. Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and the tow hitch on the snowmobile should...
Owners Manual
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... take your snowmobile. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. Non-ionizing Radiation This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You are required by U.S. These items are responsible for diagnostic service. You may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on...
... take your snowmobile. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. Non-ionizing Radiation This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You are required by U.S. These items are responsible for diagnostic service. You may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on...
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... weight must be included on the wall. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Adjustment The headlight may be adjusted for proper aim. 25 ft. (7.6 m) Lamp Center Height 2I (5.1 cm) 79 Turn the knob in or out as needed for vertical aim using the following procedure. 1. Turn the adjustment nut (), located inside the hood, just below the mark placed on the seat...
... weight must be included on the wall. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Adjustment The headlight may be adjusted for proper aim. 25 ft. (7.6 m) Lamp Center Height 2I (5.1 cm) 79 Turn the knob in or out as needed for vertical aim using the following procedure. 1. Turn the adjustment nut (), located inside the hood, just below the mark placed on the seat...
Owners Manual
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... and carefully separate bulb from the headlight assembly. 2 2. If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it releases from the spring retainer. 1 3. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. With the wire harness attached to outside of the lamp. Lift spring carefully around wire harness (2) and flip to the bulb (3), withdraw bulb from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of housing. 4. Oil from housing. 5. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch...
... and carefully separate bulb from the headlight assembly. 2 2. If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it releases from the spring retainer. 1 3. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. With the wire harness attached to outside of the lamp. Lift spring carefully around wire harness (2) and flip to the bulb (3), withdraw bulb from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of housing. 4. Oil from housing. 5. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch...
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... the spring back into the housing, placing it into the housing. 3. Reinstall the taillight lens. 81 Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it around the wire harness. 5. Remove the lens. 2. Connect the spring to secure it . 3. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to the housing. 4. Reinstall the plenum covering on the headlight assembly. 6. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Bulb...
... the spring back into the housing, placing it into the housing. 3. Reinstall the taillight lens. 81 Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it around the wire harness. 5. Remove the lens. 2. Connect the spring to secure it . 3. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to the housing. 4. Reinstall the plenum covering on the headlight assembly. 6. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Bulb...
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...working the belt to the outer edge of the driven clutch sheaves. Remove the L-wrench and store it in the new belt. Close the clutch guard and reinstall the retaining pin. 6. Adjust if necessary. Close and secure the hood. 7. Break in the tool kit. 5. The belt will seat itself in the driven clutch...Reinstall the side panel. See page 50. Lock the jam nut. .010I-.030I (.25-.75 mm) 85 Drop the drive belt over the drive clutch and pull back the slack. MAINTENANCE Clutch System Drive Belt Installation 1. The belt cord line should be flush with an engine torque stop, ...
...working the belt to the outer edge of the driven clutch sheaves. Remove the L-wrench and store it in the new belt. Close the clutch guard and reinstall the retaining pin. 6. Adjust if necessary. Close and secure the hood. 7. Break in the tool kit. 5. The belt will seat itself in the driven clutch...Reinstall the side panel. See page 50. Lock the jam nut. .010I-.030I (.25-.75 mm) 85 Drop the drive belt over the drive clutch and pull back the slack. MAINTENANCE Clutch System Drive Belt Installation 1. The belt cord line should be flush with an engine torque stop, ...
Owners Manual
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.... Turn the engine off the ground. 3. Lift the rear of rear idler shaft TIP: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. 1. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension 600 IQ Racer Slack Measurement 1/2"-1" (1.25-2.54 cm) Weight 10... lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16" (40 cm) ahead of the machine and safely support it off . 2. Measure at the specified distance (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear idler wheel. 4. Place the recommended weight or downward pressure on the track at the point where the weight is critical for proper handling...
.... Turn the engine off the ground. 3. Lift the rear of rear idler shaft TIP: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. 1. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension 600 IQ Racer Slack Measurement 1/2"-1" (1.25-2.54 cm) Weight 10... lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16" (40 cm) ahead of the machine and safely support it off . 2. Measure at the specified distance (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear idler wheel. 4. Place the recommended weight or downward pressure on the track at the point where the weight is critical for proper handling...
Owners Manual
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.... 3. Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel system. MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to the floor. 97 Securely support the front of POLARIS injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Rotate the engine slowly, watching the piston until it's at bottom dead center (BDC), the lowest position in the cylinder...
.... 3. Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel system. MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to the floor. 97 Securely support the front of POLARIS injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Rotate the engine slowly, watching the piston until it's at bottom dead center (BDC), the lowest position in the cylinder...
Owners Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Engine turns but fails to start Spark plug wires may be on . • Make sure the fuel tank contains fuel. • Ice may be in the fuel line, filter or pump. If there's no adjustment to nonethanol fuel at all times for spark. A main jet that must be added to change plug(s) • Mixture is on wrong cylinder 103 SEE YOUR DEALER. • Replace the plug(s). • SEE YOUR DEALER. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Engine turns but fails to start Spark plug wires may be on . • Make sure the fuel tank contains fuel. • Ice may be in the fuel line, filter or pump. If there's no adjustment to nonethanol fuel at all times for spark. A main jet that must be added to change plug(s) • Mixture is on wrong cylinder 103 SEE YOUR DEALER. • Replace the plug(s). • SEE YOUR DEALER. •...
Owners Manual
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... to you if inconsistent with your snowmobile requires warranty service, you selected any POLARIS Servicing Dealer to the dealer. (The cost of POLARIS engine oil. 2. We recommend the use your copy of the Warranty Registration form to perform warranty service. however, you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to resolve any warranty issues. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you use of transportation...
... to you if inconsistent with your snowmobile requires warranty service, you selected any POLARIS Servicing Dealer to the dealer. (The cost of POLARIS engine oil. 2. We recommend the use your copy of the Warranty Registration form to perform warranty service. however, you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to resolve any warranty issues. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you use of transportation...
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... 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 Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of warranty coverage. surface imperfections caused by an unauthorized repair center; use of aftermarket...
... 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 Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of warranty coverage. surface imperfections caused by an unauthorized repair center; use of aftermarket...
Owners Manual
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... you are traveling within the country where your vehicle to perform the warranty repair. 112 You should consult an authorized dealer to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you should take your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may not give authorization for export from any questions. How to Safety Bulletins. This policy does not apply to...
... you are traveling within the country where your vehicle to perform the warranty repair. 112 You should consult an authorized dealer to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you should take your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may not give authorization for export from any questions. How to Safety Bulletins. This policy does not apply to...
Owners Manual
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...; Air-induction system • Fuel system • Ignition system • Exhaust gas recirculation systems The following parts are also considered emission-related components for exhaust emissions: • Aftertreatment devices • Crankcase ventilation valves • Sensors • Electronic control units The following parts are considered emission-related components for a period of 200 hours of engine operation, 4000 kilometers (2485 miles) of the vehicle owner. WARRANTY...
...; Air-induction system • Fuel system • Ignition system • Exhaust gas recirculation systems The following parts are also considered emission-related components for exhaust emissions: • Aftertreatment devices • Crankcase ventilation valves • Sensors • Electronic control units The following parts are considered emission-related components for a period of 200 hours of engine operation, 4000 kilometers (2485 miles) of the vehicle owner. WARRANTY...
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... Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning ...23 Clutch Safety...19 Clutch System ...82-85 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage ...95 Coolant ...72 Coolant Level ...72 Cooling System...72-74 Cooling System, Bleeding ...73-74 Cooling System, Flushing...73 E Electrical Connections ...98 Emissions Limited Warranty . 114-115 Engine Break-In ...48-50 Engine Protection ...96-97 Engine Safety ...10 Engine Starting ...51 Engine Stop Switch ...52 Environment ...6 Exhaust System ...75 Exhaust System (VES) ...68 F Front Rear...
... Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning ...23 Clutch Safety...19 Clutch System ...82-85 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage ...95 Coolant ...72 Coolant Level ...72 Cooling System...72-74 Cooling System, Bleeding ...73-74 Cooling System, Flushing...73 E Electrical Connections ...98 Emissions Limited Warranty . 114-115 Engine Break-In ...48-50 Engine Protection ...96-97 Engine Safety ...10 Engine Starting ...51 Engine Stop Switch ...52 Environment ...6 Exhaust System ...75 Exhaust System (VES) ...68 F Front Rear...
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......Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...High Temperature Light ...Hood Latches ...37 37 37 79 81 80 73 45 16 29 29 29 20 68 19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warnings ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...Pressure Cap Warning...43 23 30 40 94 23 R Rail Slide Wear ...93 Rear Rear Scissor Stop ...35 Rear Suspension Adjustments...32-36 Recoil Rope...45 Recommended Maintenance ...9 Rider Capacity...
......Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...High Temperature Light ...Hood Latches ...37 37 37 79 81 80 73 45 16 29 29 29 20 68 19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warnings ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...Pressure Cap Warning...43 23 30 40 94 23 R Rail Slide Wear ...93 Rear Rear Scissor Stop ...35 Rear Suspension Adjustments...32-36 Recoil Rope...45 Recommended Maintenance ...9 Rider Capacity...