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Owners Manual - Page 3
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow the safety precautions could result in this product contains chemicals known to the State of the instructions and safety precautions in serious injury or death. WARNING
The engine exhaust from this manual and on all of California to follow all product labels.
Failure to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Owners Manual - Page 4
... owner's manual. Your Polaris dealer knows your vehicle, be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) Technician. Your manual contains instructions for all of Polaris owners. Be sure to return to our worldwide family of your door!
1 Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of apparel, parts and accessories, available...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...Operation ...56
This section explains proper engine break-in your snowmobile's controls and features.
Introduction ...5
This section contains helpful information for an optimum riding experience. Pre-Ride Inspections ...49
This section explains procedures that should be performed before riding. Polaris Products...Troubleshooting ...Warranty ...Maintenance Log ...Index ...
112 113 118...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...keep the clutch engaged, allowing the engine's compression to be obstructing the ... cause the brake system to the left and right steering.
Before driving, manually turn the skis to overheat, which may be sure ice and snow are...that may result in brake failure.
WARNING
When driving on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Excessive or repetitive use of snow and ice. This condition ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...part number is under the hood on the pressure cap of the decals depicted in this manual differ from the decals on your Polaris dealer to release cap. 13 PSI
22 Clutch...warning decal is printed on the decal.
Never service clutches yourself. WARNING Do not open . Press down and turn to purchase a replacement. WARNING Do not operate engine with plenum/belt guard removed.
Test or ...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... missing, contact a Polaris dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is located on dash indicates reverse operation. • Push button again to return to reverse. If electric reverse: • Machine stopped and engine at low speeds, can cause loss of all warnings and the Owner's Manual before and while backing up. • Avoid sharp...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...engine... operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is latched....position to control the vehicle. • When ...vehicle. Reduce speed and allow extra space to turn or stop. • To maintain vehicle...engine. Then pull the brake lever to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle...Manual for proper use only. Oil injection system: Use unmixed...
Owners Manual - Page 32
...The sensor must be reconnected or repaired to detonation by automatically reducing the engine timing and adding fuel.
Detonation Elimination Technology (DET)
FEATURES
A detonation sensor monitors the engine and responds to regain full power. This results in power. The rider will experience a loss in decreased engine RPM and performance.
DET Troubleshooting (Carbureted Models)
Use...
Owners Manual - Page 37
...(if equipped) and either engine coolant temperature, air temperature (accessory) or altimeter (accessory). The fuel symbol and the last fuel bar on the MFD gauge (if equipped) will automatically reset to raise the level above 1/4 of a tank. FEATURES
Instrumentation
MFD Digital Display Programs
Performance Program Trip Settings
Trip F automatically displays when the fuel level is low if...
Owners Manual - Page 38
... ft. (396 m) from the calibrated altitude, and 50 ft. (15 m) will be +/-300 ft. (91 m) after adjustment. Instrumentation
FEATURES
MFD Digital Display Programs
Engine Program Air Temperature (accessory)
The MFD displays actual air temperature.
Press and release the SET button until the altimeter screen is in the metric mode.
1.
It will automatically...
Owners Manual - Page 67
... lever does not work properly, DO NOT start , take the snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for service. If the engine doesn't start the engine. Return the snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for service. If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released: 1. Test the throttle lever by compressing and releasing it...
Owners Manual - Page 73
... to perform any service that the specified maintenance is recommended additional emissionrelated maintenance. Polaris considers the specified maintenance for the fuel filter is performed, including the emission-related maintenance outlined in these components as necessary. You must inspect the air intake system on page 125, and read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty on...
Owners Manual - Page 90
... you must be reduced if you continue operating when
the high temperature light is on. See your snowmobile.
87 NOTE: Engine performance will be performed when the engine is low. This service must drive your snowmobile after the high temperature indicator light has come on your dealer for safe continued operation of antifreeze and distilled...
Owners Manual - Page 116
... Check for appli- • Replace the drive belt.
Machine fails to lack of spec Engine mount broken or loose • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and replace. ... belt. • SEE YOUR DEALER. Engine Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise.
Drive belt turns over
Wrong belt...
Owners Manual - Page 121
...-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100
118 WARRANTY
Service And Warranty Information
Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
Read and understand the service data and the Polaris warranty information contained in this manual. Serial number 2. Details of your snowmobile and its engine. When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the following information:
1. Dealer...
Owners Manual - Page 124
... state to perform warranty service.
Polaris recommends that you may not be covered by warranty.
121 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must present your original selling dealer;
When requesting warranty service you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to Obtain Warranty Service
If your snowmobile requires warranty service, you may cause engine damage...
Owners Manual - Page 125
...," meaning they are excluded from improper lubrication; improper engine timing; surface imperfections caused by abuse, accident, fire or any other foreign substance ingestion/contamination; unauthorized repairs; Warranty will not apply to any dealer to perform the required vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection, perform all applicable service bulletins and have been properly set up /delivery...
Owners Manual - Page 126
... all warranties/service contracts. This includes off-season storage as listed in the owner's manual or Polaris updates. Gaskets are covered, as required in the owner's manual. • Failure due to use of purchase, whichever comes first.
The fuel pump is covered. • Clutches and related clutch parts, including but not limited to validate this engine service contract...
Owners Manual - Page 127
..., Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may be requested from country to Safety Recalls. Outside the Country where your vehicle was purchased: If you purchase a Polaris product from the country of any questions. You must be denied. If Purchased From A Private Party: If you are traveling within the country where your vehicle. WARRANTY
Exported Vehicles
EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY...
Owners Manual - Page 129
... other similar causes beyond the control of the vehicle's emission controls. It is prohibited by a defect in the owner's manual. This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any engine that has been used in civil penalties.
126 Polaris recommends that may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on how...
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