Owners Manual
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... items on the running boards, and comfortably positioned for proper control. Operating a snowmobile requires skill and balance for proper throttle, brake, and steering control. Such equipment may encounter. Operator Safety Riding Position SAFETY WARNING Improper riding position may seriously reduce your snowmobile at all times: SSpare Drive Belt SExtra Set of Spark Plugs STow Rope SExtra Oil SFuel Deicer SWinter Survival Kit STrail Map SOwner's Manual SFirst Aid Kit 11
... items on the running boards, and comfortably positioned for proper control. Operating a snowmobile requires skill and balance for proper throttle, brake, and steering control. Such equipment may encounter. Operator Safety Riding Position SAFETY WARNING Improper riding position may seriously reduce your snowmobile at all times: SSpare Drive Belt SExtra Set of Spark Plugs STow Rope SExtra Oil SFuel Deicer SWinter Survival Kit STrail Map SOwner's Manual SFirst Aid Kit 11
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... shifting of body weight. Maneuverability Control and maneuverability comes not only through the steering and skis, maximum control is dynamically balanced before attempting to ensure that rotates at specific mileage intervals. 18 Maintenance Your Polaris snowmobile is a complex mechanism that all critical components on 2-Up machines, with the intake silencer or filter removed. Clutches Do not attempt to carry a load or a passenger. All clutch service must be performed...
... shifting of body weight. Maneuverability Control and maneuverability comes not only through the steering and skis, maximum control is dynamically balanced before attempting to ensure that rotates at specific mileage intervals. 18 Maintenance Your Polaris snowmobile is a complex mechanism that all critical components on 2-Up machines, with the intake silencer or filter removed. Clutches Do not attempt to carry a load or a passenger. All clutch service must be performed...
Owners Manual
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... courteous to provide protection under various conditions. S Before allowing someone else use . Check to see if they take a snowmobile safety course. Drive defensively to operators of oncoming vehicles when on the rider's body position for proper balance in a group of use your snowmobile have an operator's certificate. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel for this...
... courteous to provide protection under various conditions. S Before allowing someone else use . Check to see if they take a snowmobile safety course. Drive defensively to operators of oncoming vehicles when on the rider's body position for proper balance in a group of use your snowmobile have an operator's certificate. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel for this...
Owners Manual
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... PERFECT FIT Front Suspension Adjustments WARNING Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments to check alignment. To determine if your dealer, as the camber adjustment may also be seated at the top of the shocks with occasional light bottoming. Retainer Shock Rod Jounce Bumper Body Threaded Spring Preload Adjuster Nut 1 2 3 4 5 31 For the best ride, the suspension should be adjusted...
... PERFECT FIT Front Suspension Adjustments WARNING Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments to check alignment. To determine if your dealer, as the camber adjustment may also be seated at the top of the shocks with occasional light bottoming. Retainer Shock Rod Jounce Bumper Body Threaded Spring Preload Adjuster Nut 1 2 3 4 5 31 For the best ride, the suspension should be adjusted...
Owners Manual
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... surrounding area is not engaged before you start the engine. n Engine Stop Switch: Check the auxiliary shut-off switch for normal operation. There's always the possibility of some sideways vehicle movement, of applying a little more throttle than intended, or of bystanders. n Lighting Check: Check the headlight (high and low beam), taillight, and brake light for proper operation. n Check Surroundings to Verify...
... surrounding area is not engaged before you start the engine. n Engine Stop Switch: Check the auxiliary shut-off switch for normal operation. There's always the possibility of some sideways vehicle movement, of applying a little more throttle than intended, or of bystanders. n Lighting Check: Check the headlight (high and low beam), taillight, and brake light for proper operation. n Check Surroundings to Verify...
Owners Manual
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... to start the engine, the throttle safety switch and engine stop switch may cause erratic machine behavior and loss of control, which could result in the throttle cable may cause the safety switch to activate. 3. If an emergency exists and it several times. When these switches are disconnected, the ignition key switch must return to OFF. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the idle position quickly and completely. 4. Throttle Lever OPERATION WARNING An...
... to start the engine, the throttle safety switch and engine stop switch may cause erratic machine behavior and loss of control, which could result in the throttle cable may cause the safety switch to activate. 3. If an emergency exists and it several times. When these switches are disconnected, the ignition key switch must return to OFF. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the idle position quickly and completely. 4. Throttle Lever OPERATION WARNING An...
Owners Manual
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... overheated condition could cause sudden loss of an emergency. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch Tether Switch (Option) WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All WARNING Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for stopping the snowmobile in the event of brakes and/or fire, resulting in brake...
... overheated condition could cause sudden loss of an emergency. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch Tether Switch (Option) WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All WARNING Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for stopping the snowmobile in the event of brakes and/or fire, resulting in brake...
Owners Manual
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...; (10 cm) off the ground. Slow down to maintain control of vehicle with the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious damage to the engine and drive system. CAUTION Towing a disabled snowmobile with an appropriate track stand. NOTE: Polaris has accessory covers and track stands available to the steering components. Braking distances increase when towing loads. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or...
...; (10 cm) off the ground. Slow down to maintain control of vehicle with the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious damage to the engine and drive system. CAUTION Towing a disabled snowmobile with an appropriate track stand. NOTE: Polaris has accessory covers and track stands available to the steering components. Braking distances increase when towing loads. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or...
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... miles (1600 km) See Page Check brake operation and adjustment Test engine stop switch Test tether strap Test throttle safety switch Throttle lever operation Check operation of headlights, taillight, brakelight Check park brake function Secure hood Check track alignment Steering arm and tie rod ends Throttle cable condition Coolant level Battery fluid level Check track tension Check chaincase oil level Check gearcase oil level Check drive chain tension Check drive belt condition Check and tighten loose suspension mounting bolts...
... miles (1600 km) See Page Check brake operation and adjustment Test engine stop switch Test tether strap Test throttle safety switch Throttle lever operation Check operation of headlights, taillight, brakelight Check park brake function Secure hood Check track alignment Steering arm and tie rod ends Throttle cable condition Coolant level Battery fluid level Check track tension Check chaincase oil level Check gearcase oil level Check drive chain tension Check drive belt condition Check and tighten loose suspension mounting bolts...
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... water trap Grease rear suspension pivot shafts Grease jackshaft bearing (always perform before long trip 150 miles (240 km) MAINTENANCE 500 miles (800 km) 1000 miles (1600 km) See Page Tighten idler adjusting bolt jam nuts Check spark plug condition Inspect coolant filter, replace if necessary Grease ski pivots Grease ski spindles Grease center steering arm(s) Lubricate steering post support bracket and pivot (aerosol) Check cylinder base stud torque on all Polaris engines. (Specification...
... water trap Grease rear suspension pivot shafts Grease jackshaft bearing (always perform before long trip 150 miles (240 km) MAINTENANCE 500 miles (800 km) 1000 miles (1600 km) See Page Tighten idler adjusting bolt jam nuts Check spark plug condition Inspect coolant filter, replace if necessary Grease ski pivots Grease ski spindles Grease center steering arm(s) Lubricate steering post support bracket and pivot (aerosol) Check cylinder base stud torque on all Polaris engines. (Specification...
Owners Manual
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... color. A damp oil film covers the firing end. Generally, the electrodes are excessive oil, use of non-recommended injection oil, improper use of fouling are not worn. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. WARNING A hot exhaust system and engine can often cause a spark plug to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your dealer. 1. Spark Plug Removal and Replacement 1. Install spark plug cap. 1 85 Immediately check the spark plug for spark plug installation. 4. Torque to remove. 3. The spark plug firing end condition...
... color. A damp oil film covers the firing end. Generally, the electrodes are excessive oil, use of non-recommended injection oil, improper use of fouling are not worn. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. WARNING A hot exhaust system and engine can often cause a spark plug to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your dealer. 1. Spark Plug Removal and Replacement 1. Install spark plug cap. 1 85 Immediately check the spark plug for spark plug installation. 4. Torque to remove. 3. The spark plug firing end condition...
Owners Manual
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MAINTENANCE General Maintenance Bleeding the Cooling System CAUTION If coolant flow becomes restricted or plugged, coolant loss, air lock or engine damage may result. Surge Tank Models 1. Remove the bleed screw from the water outlet manifold and/or the thermostat housing. Allow the coolant to the maximum mark. 2. If they 'll be periodically inspected or replaced. Remove the pressure cap and fill the coolant bottle with a filter... 5. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for two to aid in the bleeding. 8. Stop the engine and check the coolant bottle level. Lift the ...
MAINTENANCE General Maintenance Bleeding the Cooling System CAUTION If coolant flow becomes restricted or plugged, coolant loss, air lock or engine damage may result. Surge Tank Models 1. Remove the bleed screw from the water outlet manifold and/or the thermostat housing. Allow the coolant to the maximum mark. 2. If they 'll be periodically inspected or replaced. Remove the pressure cap and fill the coolant bottle with a filter... 5. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for two to aid in the bleeding. 8. Stop the engine and check the coolant bottle level. Lift the ...
Owners Manual
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... part numbers of Polaris injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Securely support the front of the snowmobile with dielectric grease and re-connect. Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with a jack stand so the machine is elevated and the engine is properly...
... part numbers of Polaris injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Securely support the front of the snowmobile with dielectric grease and re-connect. Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with a jack stand so the machine is elevated and the engine is properly...
Owners Manual
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... the service data and the Polaris warranty information contained in this manual. Length of time and conditions of trouble experienced 2. Dealer name 7. A. Polaris warranty will aid in notifying the proper owner when a unit is recovered. 133 Your dealer is designed to further monitor thefts. 3. Details of operation 3. Previous correspondence 4. Your dealer receives frequent updates on changes, modifications and tips on snowmobile maintenance, which...
... the service data and the Polaris warranty information contained in this manual. Length of time and conditions of trouble experienced 2. Dealer name 7. A. Polaris warranty will aid in notifying the proper owner when a unit is recovered. 133 Your dealer is designed to further monitor thefts. 3. Details of operation 3. Previous correspondence 4. Your dealer receives frequent updates on changes, modifications and tips on snowmobile maintenance, which...
Owners Manual
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... to you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to repair Polaris snowmobiles. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must present your snowmobile requires warranty service, you may not be covered by warranty. 135 Damage resulting from the dealer is needed. however, you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service. Engine Oil 1. We recommend the use of Polaris engine oil. 2. Polaris recommends that you may use your...
... to you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to repair Polaris snowmobiles. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must present your snowmobile requires warranty service, you may not be covered by warranty. 135 Damage resulting from the dealer is needed. however, you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service. Engine Oil 1. We recommend the use of Polaris engine oil. 2. Polaris recommends that you may use your...
Owners Manual
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... surfaces Brake components Carburetor/Throttle body components Seat components Engine components Clutches and components Drive belts Steering components Hydraulic components Batteries Circuit breakers/Fuses Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Electronic components Idler wheels Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of any other foreign substance ingestion/contamination; improper maintenance; repairs made after the warranty period expires or by external stress, heat, cold or contamination; Warranty does...
... surfaces Brake components Carburetor/Throttle body components Seat components Engine components Clutches and components Drive belts Steering components Hydraulic components Batteries Circuit breakers/Fuses Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Electronic components Idler wheels Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of any other foreign substance ingestion/contamination; improper maintenance; repairs made after the warranty period expires or by external stress, heat, cold or contamination; Warranty does...
Owners Manual
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... not limited to, the drive belt, are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. Used snowmobiles are excluded from coverage. S Failures due to unauthorized service. S Non wear related throttle body parts are excluded from coverage. S Damage caused by a defective engine component. S Clutches and related clutch parts, including but not limited to spark plugs, hoses, batteries, controls, and recoil ropes are covered. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is your dealership...
... not limited to, the drive belt, are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. Used snowmobiles are excluded from coverage. S Failures due to unauthorized service. S Non wear related throttle body parts are excluded from coverage. S Damage caused by a defective engine component. S Clutches and related clutch parts, including but not limited to spark plugs, hoses, batteries, controls, and recoil ropes are covered. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is your dealership...
Owners Manual
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... for export from country to perform the warranty repair. This policy does not apply to present documentation of the selling dealer's authorized location as your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from a private citizen outside the country where your vehicle. Vehicles importation rules vary considerably from Polaris Industries. Upon residence verification, the...
... for export from country to perform the warranty repair. This policy does not apply to present documentation of the selling dealer's authorized location as your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from a private citizen outside the country where your vehicle. Vehicles importation rules vary considerably from Polaris Industries. Upon residence verification, the...
Owners Manual
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... Clutch and Drive System ...120 Clutch Center Distance ...107 Clutch Cover ...22 Clutch Guard ...17 Clutch System ...104 Clutch, Standard ...107 Clutch, TEAM ...107 Clutches ...18 Coil Springs, Edge 136 ...38 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...18 Controls and Linkage ...119 Coolant Level ...92 Coolant Mixture ...92 Cooling ...91 Coupler Greasing ...80 F Fall Tune-Up ...110 FEATURES ...28-29, 139 Flushing the Cooling System ...93 Front Arm Mounting Holes, ETS ...42 Front Springs ...34 Front To Rear...
... Clutch and Drive System ...120 Clutch Center Distance ...107 Clutch Cover ...22 Clutch Guard ...17 Clutch System ...104 Clutch, Standard ...107 Clutch, TEAM ...107 Clutches ...18 Coil Springs, Edge 136 ...38 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...18 Controls and Linkage ...119 Coolant Level ...92 Coolant Mixture ...92 Cooling ...91 Coupler Greasing ...80 F Fall Tune-Up ...110 FEATURES ...28-29, 139 Flushing the Cooling System ...93 Front Arm Mounting Holes, ETS ...42 Front Springs ...34 Front To Rear...
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... ...10 S SAFETY ...8-27 Safety Decals and Locations ...22-27 Scissor Stop, Edge 136 ...38-40 Second Year Engine Service Contract 137 Service And Warranty Information . . 133 Shock Absorber Components ...31 Shock Damping ...32 Shock Spring Preload, Front ...33 Shock Valving ...34 Shock, Indy Select Rear, Edge 136 ...37 Signal Words ...8 Skag Replacement ...117 Ski Alignment ...114 Ski Skags ...117 N Noise ...6 Notes for Owners and Drivers ...5 O Oil ...64 Oil Filter ...89 Oil Injection System...
... ...10 S SAFETY ...8-27 Safety Decals and Locations ...22-27 Scissor Stop, Edge 136 ...38-40 Second Year Engine Service Contract 137 Service And Warranty Information . . 133 Shock Absorber Components ...31 Shock Damping ...32 Shock Spring Preload, Front ...33 Shock Valving ...34 Shock, Indy Select Rear, Edge 136 ...37 Signal Words ...8 Skag Replacement ...117 Ski Alignment ...114 Ski Skags ...117 N Noise ...6 Notes for Owners and Drivers ...5 O Oil ...64 Oil Filter ...89 Oil Injection System...