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Owners Manual - Page 2
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow the safety precautions could result in this manual and on all of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to follow all product labels. Failure to the State of the instructions and safety precautions in serious injury or death.
Owners Manual - Page 5
..., and after, the warranty period. Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your accessories and clothing delivered right to visit us online at www.purepolaris.com. For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician. Your manual contains instructions for...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... the owner's manual.
Maintenance ...61
This section defines your role, and your snowmobile's regular maintenance.
Pre-Ride Inspections ...40
This section explains procedures that should be performed before riding.
POLARIS Products...98 Troubleshooting ...99 Warranty ...104 Maintenance Log ...115 Index ...118
3 Operation ...47
This section explains proper engine break-in your...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...manual, store it in the snowmobile for Owners and Drivers
After reading this manual. Protect and preserve your dealer at specific mileage... only by your right to ensure warranty coverage. Tunnel VIN
Vehicle Model Number: _____ Tunnel VIN (... Engine Serial Number (on recoil housing): _____ Key Number: _____
Important Notes for convenient reference. INTRODUCTION
Vehicle Identification...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... snowmobile are removed. Maintenance
Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on 2-up machines, with the belt removed may disrupt this manual to drive. All clutch service must be performed by the shifting of the engine with respect for a passenger. Apply the throttle with enough authority to put the snowmobile into motion, but always operate...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...on the clutch cover:
WARNING Do not operate engine with plenum/belt guard removed.
Do not attempt adjustment with drive belt removed. Never service clutches yourself -- If any of the decals depicted in this manual differ from the decals on the decal. Replacement...21 If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your protection. Do not operate engine with hood open.
Owners Manual - Page 27
NOTE: For more information, see Owner's Manual. Flashing light on dash indicates reverse operation. • Push button again to return to ...the lower console. To avoid loss of control resulting in serious injury or death. If electric reverse: • Machine stopped and engine at low speeds, can cause loss of control, always: • Look behind before and while backing up. • Avoid...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... injury or death, read and understand all warnings and the Owner's Manual before or while operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is designed for you should have a proper balance of ski carbides to...extra space to stop the engine. Check oil level when refueling.
24 Reduce speed and allow extra space for proper operation. Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Reduce speed and ...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... System Seal Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch) Ignition Switch Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight Suspension Mounting Bolts Skags (Wear Bars...Hood Straps/Latches Throttle Lever/Safety Switch Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Tether Switch/Strap (accessory) Track Alignment/Condition Rail Slide Condition Chaincase Oil Level Injection Oil Level
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Owners Manual - Page 45
... of your guide to it compresses evenly and smoothly.
Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual
Read the Owner's Manual completely and refer to safe and enjoyable snowmobiling experience. Have the throttle serviced immediately. PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Before Starting the Engine
WARNING! Worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components may cause serious injury or death.
If the...
Owners Manual - Page 61
... completely. 4. Return the machine to an authorized POLARIS dealer for service as soon as possible.
57 OPERATION
Throttle Lever
WARNING! Visually inspect the throttle cable and carburetor to determine what caused the safety switch to OFF. 2. If the engine doesn't start the engine. If this occurs, return the machine to operate the machine...
Owners Manual - Page 63
... hold the button down until the reverse indicator light blinks slowly. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is in memory until the light on the instrument panel will shut off. 3. Tip: If the engine stops running or not.
59 Apply the throttle slowly to rotate forward.
Stop the snowmobile and leave...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... technician.
Emission Control Maintenance Requirements
Your snowmobile is intended solely for diagnostic service. If your snowmobile is performed. Non-ionizing Radiation
This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. You may be engaged during engine tune-ups. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You are required by U.S. POLARIS recommends that you purchase the snowmobile...
Owners Manual - Page 74
...engine has been warmed up and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. See your dealer.
70 Immediately check the spark plug for inspection. A hot exhaust system and engine...to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your Owner's Manual Supplement. A new engine can cause burns. Change the spark plugs every 2000-2500 miles (32004000 km). Tip: Incorrect fuel mixture can often ...
Owners Manual - Page 103
... melted to the track clips due to lack of spec Engine mount broken or loose • Adjust alignment offset. Machine fails to move
Clutch jammed
Track jammed
Chaincase sprocket or chain jammed or broken Engine stutters in two-cycle engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Clean and polish stationary...
Owners Manual - Page 108
... correspondence Use the page provided near the front of your Owner's Manual to assist you. Contact your snowmobile and its engine. Serial number 2. POLARIS Customer Service United States: 1-888-704-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100
104 When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the following information: 1. Your dealer is also familiar with...
Owners Manual - Page 112
..., so the above terms are sometimes offered by warranty.
108 How to perform warranty service. however, you may use of state or federal law, all other warranty terms will contact the appropriate personnel at POLARIS if additional assistance is YOUR responsibility). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary...
Owners Manual - Page 113
...warranty coverage may void the warranty. Use of warranty coverage. Failure of any dealer to perform the required vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection, perform all applicable service bulletins and have been properly set up and tested by the Owner's manual... components Engine components Drive belts Hydraulic components Circuit breakers/Fuses Electronic components
109 WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage...
Owners Manual - Page 114
Batteries (unless defective) Cosmetic damage/repair Coolants Meals Shipping/ handling fees Product pick-up/delivery Loss of vacation/personal time
This warranty also excludes failures resulting from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim:
Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of materials or workmanship.
110 failure due to snow, water...
Owners Manual - Page 118
...warranty does not cover damage due to perform any service that have any defective materials, components or products. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...Owners are responsible for breach of the vehicle's emission controls. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
The exclusive remedy for performing the scheduled maintenance identified in racing competition...
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