Owners Manual
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.... Your snowmobile is to control your vehicle. Never attempt adjustments with feet on the running . Always be seated with the engine running boards, and comfortably positioned for proper operation. but under most conditions, the proper position is propelled by a revolving track that must be partially exposed for proper throttle, brake, and steering control. Rider positions may seriously reduce your dealer perform track service and...
.... Your snowmobile is to control your vehicle. Never attempt adjustments with feet on the running . Always be seated with the engine running boards, and comfortably positioned for proper operation. but under most conditions, the proper position is propelled by a revolving track that must be partially exposed for proper throttle, brake, and steering control. Rider positions may seriously reduce your dealer perform track service and...
Owners Manual
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... these models indicates that the vehicle is designed for one operator and one passenger only. Make sure the passenger remains seated behind the driver, facing forward, with two people on the running boards. Some Polaris snowmobiles are designed for decal location. Driving 2-Up - Operators with a passenger, it's the driver's responsibility to steer. WARNING Control becomes more than two people on board. Slow down ! Rider Capacities Driving 1-Up...
... these models indicates that the vehicle is designed for one operator and one passenger only. Make sure the passenger remains seated behind the driver, facing forward, with two people on the running boards. Some Polaris snowmobiles are designed for decal location. Driving 2-Up - Operators with a passenger, it's the driver's responsibility to steer. WARNING Control becomes more than two people on board. Slow down ! Rider Capacities Driving 1-Up...
Owners Manual
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... vehicle. Maintenance Your Polaris snowmobile is dynamically balanced before attempting to ensure that rotates at specific mileage intervals. 19 All clutch service must be performed by your dealer at high speeds. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your dealer. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or machines designed to service the clutches. Clutches Do not attempt to carry a load or a passenger. See Starting a Cold Engine on the snowmobile are removed. Operator Safety Intake Silencer SAFETY...
... vehicle. Maintenance Your Polaris snowmobile is dynamically balanced before attempting to ensure that rotates at specific mileage intervals. 19 All clutch service must be performed by your dealer at high speeds. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your dealer. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or machines designed to service the clutches. Clutches Do not attempt to carry a load or a passenger. See Starting a Cold Engine on the snowmobile are removed. Operator Safety Intake Silencer SAFETY...
Owners Manual
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..., as the camber adjustment may also be seated at the top of the rod. Retainer Shock Rod Jounce Bumper Body Threaded Spring Preload Adjuster Nut 1 2 3 4 5 32 See page 120 to use the full travel of the shocks with occasional light bottoming. The bumper will be affected. THE PERFECT FIT Front Suspension Adjustments WARNING Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments...
..., as the camber adjustment may also be seated at the top of the rod. Retainer Shock Rod Jounce Bumper Body Threaded Spring Preload Adjuster Nut 1 2 3 4 5 32 See page 120 to use the full travel of the shocks with occasional light bottoming. The bumper will be affected. THE PERFECT FIT Front Suspension Adjustments WARNING Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments...
Owners Manual
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... of the snowmobile. Procedures are outlined on the referenced pages to locate the pre-ride inspection items. Item Drive Belt Condition Recoil Rope Coolant Level Park Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch) Ignition Switch Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight Suspension Mounting Bolts Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts Steering System Hood Straps/Latches Seat Latches (if equipped) Throttle Lever/Safety Switch Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Tether Switch/Strap Track Alignment/Condition Hi-Fax Condition Chaincase/Gearcase Oil Injection Oil Level...
... of the snowmobile. Procedures are outlined on the referenced pages to locate the pre-ride inspection items. Item Drive Belt Condition Recoil Rope Coolant Level Park Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch) Ignition Switch Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight Suspension Mounting Bolts Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts Steering System Hood Straps/Latches Seat Latches (if equipped) Throttle Lever/Safety Switch Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Tether Switch/Strap Track Alignment/Condition Hi-Fax Condition Chaincase/Gearcase Oil Injection Oil Level...
Owners Manual
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..., pump the brakes. OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the event of brakes for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. 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...
..., pump the brakes. OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the event of brakes for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. 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...
Owners Manual
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WARNING Objects towed with the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or death. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be used. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. Slow down to fit all models. Remove the drive belt before towing. 75 See your safety, do not attempt...
WARNING Objects towed with the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or death. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be used. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. Slow down to fit all models. Remove the drive belt before towing. 75 See your safety, do not attempt...
Owners Manual
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... 150 mi. (240 km) 500 mi. (800 km) 1000 mi. (1600 km) 2000 mi. (3200 km) PreSeason Clutch Clutch Offset Alignment (without belt) Drive Belt Condition Clutches (disassemble) Belt Tension Clutch Sheaves Engine Mounts Recoil Rope Engine Mounting Plate Engine Torque Stop Cylinder Head Bolts Cylinder Base Nuts Ignition Timing BTDC VES System Coolant Level Water Pump Drive Belt Coolant Hose Heat Exchangers Coolant Circulation Coolant Leaks Spark Plug Condition Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Retaining Springs 110 111 110 110 Engine 114 98 93 99 91 97 97...
... 150 mi. (240 km) 500 mi. (800 km) 1000 mi. (1600 km) 2000 mi. (3200 km) PreSeason Clutch Clutch Offset Alignment (without belt) Drive Belt Condition Clutches (disassemble) Belt Tension Clutch Sheaves Engine Mounts Recoil Rope Engine Mounting Plate Engine Torque Stop Cylinder Head Bolts Cylinder Base Nuts Ignition Timing BTDC VES System Coolant Level Water Pump Drive Belt Coolant Hose Heat Exchangers Coolant Circulation Coolant Leaks Spark Plug Condition Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Retaining Springs 110 111 110 110 Engine 114 98 93 99 91 97 97...
Owners Manual
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... mi. (1600 km) 2000 mi. (3200 km) PreSeason Electrical Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch Throttle Safety Switch Ignition Switch Taillight Brakelight Headlight Ski Toe Alignment Suspension Mounting Bolts Steering Fasteners Rear Suspension Fasteners Suspension Shock Oil Cooling Fins and Shroud Drive Shaft Bearings Jackshaft Bearings Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts Ski Pivots Ski Spindle Steering Arm(s) Upper / Lower Steering Post Support Bracket Drive Chain Tension Hood Straps Battery Fluid Level Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Idler Bolt Jam Nut 57 53, 68 57 57 57 86...
... mi. (1600 km) 2000 mi. (3200 km) PreSeason Electrical Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch Throttle Safety Switch Ignition Switch Taillight Brakelight Headlight Ski Toe Alignment Suspension Mounting Bolts Steering Fasteners Rear Suspension Fasteners Suspension Shock Oil Cooling Fins and Shroud Drive Shaft Bearings Jackshaft Bearings Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts Ski Pivots Ski Spindle Steering Arm(s) Upper / Lower Steering Post Support Bracket Drive Chain Tension Hood Straps Battery Fluid Level Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Idler Bolt Jam Nut 57 53, 68 57 57 57 86...
Owners Manual
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... engine can often cause a spark plug to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your dealer. 1. Refer to appear too dark or too light in color. Normal The normal insulator tip is black. Wet Fouled The wet fouled insulator tip is gray, tan or light brown. General Maintenance Spark Plugs MAINTENANCE Spark plug condition is indicative of the choke, or incorrect carburetion adjustments. A damp oil film covers the firing...
... engine can often cause a spark plug to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your dealer. 1. Refer to appear too dark or too light in color. Normal The normal insulator tip is black. Wet Fouled The wet fouled insulator tip is gray, tan or light brown. General Maintenance Spark Plugs MAINTENANCE Spark plug condition is indicative of the choke, or incorrect carburetion adjustments. A damp oil film covers the firing...
Owners Manual
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... heat exchangers under the running boards. Add coolant to the coolant bottle to three minutes. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for two to the maximum mark. 5. Stop the engine and check the coolant bottle level. If the system is bled properly, they 're not, repeat step 5. MAINTENANCE CAUTION General Maintenance Bleeding the Cooling System If coolant flow becomes restricted or plugged, coolant loss, air lock...
... heat exchangers under the running boards. Add coolant to the coolant bottle to three minutes. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for two to the maximum mark. 5. Stop the engine and check the coolant bottle level. If the system is bled properly, they 're not, repeat step 5. MAINTENANCE CAUTION General Maintenance Bleeding the Cooling System If coolant flow becomes restricted or plugged, coolant loss, air lock...
Owners Manual
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... fuel container using a siphon pump. Extended Storage MAINTENANCE Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to 5 on page 129. 127 Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. On twin cylinder models, the opposite piston will be up from connectors. See page 132 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Battery...
... fuel container using a siphon pump. Extended Storage MAINTENANCE Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to 5 on page 129. 127 Replace the spark plugs and lower the machine to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. On twin cylinder models, the opposite piston will be up from connectors. See page 132 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Battery...
Owners Manual
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.... Length of time and conditions of trouble experienced 2. Previous correspondence 4. Polaris Customer Service United States: 1-763-417-8650 Canada: 1-204-925-7100 Polaris Anti-Theft System The Polaris anti-theft system (PATS) monitoring program is recovered. 139 Contact your snowmobile and its engine. Owners must call Polaris Customer Service. Service And Warranty Information WARRANTY Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance Read and understand the service data and the Polaris warranty information...
.... Length of time and conditions of trouble experienced 2. Previous correspondence 4. Polaris Customer Service United States: 1-763-417-8650 Canada: 1-204-925-7100 Polaris Anti-Theft System The Polaris anti-theft system (PATS) monitoring program is recovered. 139 Contact your snowmobile and its engine. Owners must call Polaris Customer Service. Service And Warranty Information WARRANTY Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance Read and understand the service data and the Polaris warranty information...
Owners Manual
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... responsibility). Engine Oil 1. Please work with controlling state law. We recommend the use of warranties and remedies ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to repair Polaris snowmobiles. POLARIS FURTHER...
... responsibility). Engine Oil 1. Please work with controlling state law. We recommend the use of warranties and remedies ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to repair Polaris snowmobiles. POLARIS FURTHER...
Owners Manual
Page 145
... unfinished 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 provide proof of required periodic maintenance upon request may result in failure; The following items are excluded from improper lubrication; failure due to qualify for lubrication and maintenance as oil, grease...
... unfinished 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 provide proof of required periodic maintenance upon request may result in failure; The following items are excluded from improper lubrication; failure due to qualify for lubrication and maintenance as oil, grease...
Owners Manual
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... electrical components are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is limited to the water pump assembly and components, fan, fan bearings, temperature sensor, gasket and seals. S Failure due to improper adjustments. Gaskets are covered, as listed in North America and is subject to a $50 deductible per visit. S Electrical coverage is subject to a $50 deductible. Wiring and other causes beyond Polaris' control. The fuel pump is automatic...
... electrical components are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is limited to the water pump assembly and components, fan, fan bearings, temperature sensor, gasket and seals. S Failure due to improper adjustments. Gaskets are covered, as listed in North America and is subject to a $50 deductible per visit. S Electrical coverage is subject to a $50 deductible. Wiring and other causes beyond Polaris' control. The fuel pump is automatic...
Owners Manual
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... to continue your vehicle will be requested from Polaris Industries. This policy does not apply to vehicles registered to perform the warranty repair. If you are traveling within the country where your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may be required to present documentation of your move to Polaris Industries in your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the...
... to continue your vehicle will be requested from Polaris Industries. This policy does not apply to vehicles registered to perform the warranty repair. If you are traveling within the country where your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may be required to present documentation of your move to Polaris Industries in your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the...
Owners Manual
Page 148
... Clutch and Drive System ...126 Clutch Center Distance ...113 Clutch Cover ...23 Clutch Guard ...18 Clutch System ...110 Clutch, Standard ...113 Clutch, TEAM ...113 Clutches ...19 Coil Springs, Edge 136 ...39 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage ...126 Coolant Level ...98 Coolant Mixture ...98 Cooling ...97 Coupler Greasing ...86 F Fall Tune-Up ...116 FEATURES ...29-30 Flushing the Cooling System ...99 Front Arm Mounting Holes, ETS ...43 Front Springs ...35 Front To Rear Coupling...
... Clutch and Drive System ...126 Clutch Center Distance ...113 Clutch Cover ...23 Clutch Guard ...18 Clutch System ...110 Clutch, Standard ...113 Clutch, TEAM ...113 Clutches ...19 Coil Springs, Edge 136 ...39 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage ...126 Coolant Level ...98 Coolant Mixture ...98 Cooling ...97 Coupler Greasing ...86 F Fall Tune-Up ...116 FEATURES ...29-30 Flushing the Cooling System ...99 Front Arm Mounting Holes, ETS ...43 Front Springs ...35 Front To Rear Coupling...
Owners Manual
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... ...77-80 Maintenance Log ...81-82 Maneuverability ...19 Manual Start ...58 Mechanical Reverse ...73 Mirror Adjustment ...57 Moving Parts ...10 S SAFETY ...8-28 Safety Decals and Locations ...23-28 Scissor Stop, Edge 136 ...39-41 Seat, Passenger ...70 Second Year Engine Service Contract 143 Service and Warranty Information ...139 Shock Absorber Components ...32 Shock Damping ...33 Shock Spring Preload, Front ...34 Shock Valving ...35 N Noise ...6 Notes for Owners and Drivers ...5 O Oil ...66 Oil Filter ...95...
... ...77-80 Maintenance Log ...81-82 Maneuverability ...19 Manual Start ...58 Mechanical Reverse ...73 Mirror Adjustment ...57 Moving Parts ...10 S SAFETY ...8-28 Safety Decals and Locations ...23-28 Scissor Stop, Edge 136 ...39-41 Seat, Passenger ...70 Second Year Engine Service Contract 143 Service and Warranty Information ...139 Shock Absorber Components ...32 Shock Damping ...33 Shock Spring Preload, Front ...34 Shock Valving ...35 N Noise ...6 Notes for Owners and Drivers ...5 O Oil ...66 Oil Filter ...95...
Owners Manual
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... Track Lubrication ...117 Track Maintenance ...117-119 Track Tension ...118 Track Tension Data ...119 Track Warm-Up ...62 Traction Products ...49 Transmission ...57 Transporting the Snowmobile ...128 TROUBLESHOOTING ...133-138 V Variable Exhaust System ...61, 93 Vehicle Identification Numbers ...7 W Warning Labels ...23-28 WARRANTY ...139-144 Water Pump Belt Inspection ...93 Water/Sediment Trap Service ...94 Wear Strips ...51 Weight Transfer During Acceleration, Edge 136...
... Track Lubrication ...117 Track Maintenance ...117-119 Track Tension ...118 Track Tension Data ...119 Track Warm-Up ...62 Traction Products ...49 Transmission ...57 Transporting the Snowmobile ...128 TROUBLESHOOTING ...133-138 V Variable Exhaust System ...61, 93 Vehicle Identification Numbers ...7 W Warning Labels ...23-28 WARRANTY ...139-144 Water Pump Belt Inspection ...93 Water/Sediment Trap Service ...94 Wear Strips ...51 Weight Transfer During Acceleration, Edge 136...