Owners Manual
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... or in U.S.A. 2010 Owner's Manual P/N 9922322 600 IQ Shift/600 IQ ES/600 LX/600 Switchback/600 Dragon Switchback 800 IQ/800 Dragon IQ/800 Switchback/800 Dragon Switchback 2 Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication are registered trademarks of publication. Copyright 2009 Polaris Sales Inc. Printed in...
... or in U.S.A. 2010 Owner's Manual P/N 9922322 600 IQ Shift/600 IQ ES/600 LX/600 Switchback/600 Dragon Switchback 800 IQ/800 Dragon IQ/800 Switchback/800 Dragon Switchback 2 Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication are registered trademarks of publication. Copyright 2009 Polaris Sales Inc. Printed in...
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... for proper throttle, brake and steering control. WARNING! Serious injuries may reduce control and could cause serious injury or death. A loose track or flying debris could result in the track. Turn off the ignition, raise the hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the hood, and then restart the engine to stay clear of your dealer perform all track service and alignment...
... for proper throttle, brake and steering control. WARNING! Serious injuries may reduce control and could cause serious injury or death. A loose track or flying debris could result in the track. Turn off the ignition, raise the hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the hood, and then restart the engine to stay clear of your dealer perform all track service and alignment...
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... other low visibility conditions. Drive defensively to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and reducing your speed. • When traveling in a group of snowmobiles, don't tailgate (follow too closely). Everyone can benefit from the ignition when you 're new to provide protection from flying snow and debris. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel...
... other low visibility conditions. Drive defensively to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and reducing your speed. • When traveling in a group of snowmobiles, don't tailgate (follow too closely). Everyone can benefit from the ignition when you 're new to provide protection from flying snow and debris. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel...
Owners Manual
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... throttle control assembly, to control the vehicle. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for a replacement. • This vehicle is capable of high speeds. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating in position to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before operation. A passenger reduces your ability to track studs. See Owner's Manual for steering...
... throttle control assembly, to control the vehicle. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for a replacement. • This vehicle is capable of high speeds. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating in position to stop safely. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before operation. A passenger reduces your ability to track studs. See Owner's Manual for steering...
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... only accessories specifically approved for this occurs. FEATURES + Adjustable Headlights Adjust the headlight beam by Polaris. The sensor must be reconnected or repaired to the left or right. Cargo Area The maximum weight capacity for the cargo area is unable to detect detonation. Always secure cargo before operating. TIP: The check engine light will experience a loss of DET Activation Poor quality fuel Improper engine...
... only accessories specifically approved for this occurs. FEATURES + Adjustable Headlights Adjust the headlight beam by Polaris. The sensor must be reconnected or repaired to the left or right. Cargo Area The maximum weight capacity for the cargo area is unable to detect detonation. Always secure cargo before operating. TIP: The check engine light will experience a loss of DET Activation Poor quality fuel Improper engine...
Owners Manual
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... oxygenated fuel containing up the vehicle for Ethanol 70 When in your model, always reinstall the ethanol fuel resistor or disconnect the mode change wires are located in the wiring harness secured to select the proper calibration map for the use of the clutch guard behind the console. Never use of 91 octane or higher fuel. Perform maintenance as recommended. Fuel Resistor (600 Models) On 600 cc models, the factory-installed fuel...
... oxygenated fuel containing up the vehicle for Ethanol 70 When in your model, always reinstall the ethanol fuel resistor or disconnect the mode change wires are located in the wiring harness secured to select the proper calibration map for the use of the clutch guard behind the console. Never use of 91 octane or higher fuel. Perform maintenance as recommended. Fuel Resistor (600 Models) On 600 cc models, the factory-installed fuel...
Owners Manual
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... a faulty throttle safety switch can result in serious injury or death in the illustration. 4. Sit on the pivot pin in the direction shown in the event of throttle. OPERATION n Engine Stop Switch Push down on the engine stop switch (+) to idle. 3. Pull the switch up to the ON position to allow it to ground out the ignition and stop the engine quickly. WARNING! Apply...
... a faulty throttle safety switch can result in serious injury or death in the illustration. 4. Sit on the pivot pin in the direction shown in the event of throttle. OPERATION n Engine Stop Switch Push down on the engine stop switch (+) to idle. 3. Pull the switch up to the ON position to allow it to ground out the ignition and stop the engine quickly. WARNING! Apply...
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See page 72 for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch Tether Switch (Option) WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit 74
See page 72 for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch Tether Switch (Option) WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit 74
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...) off the ground. If passengers are to operate the brake and steering when necessary. Braking distances increase when towing loads. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is at the rear with a rope. For your safety, do not attempt to pull or drag the snowmobile. OPERATION Towing Do not use the front bumper to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to...
...) off the ground. If passengers are to operate the brake and steering when necessary. Braking distances increase when towing loads. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is at the rear with a rope. For your safety, do not attempt to pull or drag the snowmobile. OPERATION Towing Do not use the front bumper to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to...
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Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is available to your snowmobile to a qualified dealer for engine tune-ups are required by U.S. Emission Control Maintenance Requirements Your snowmobile is certified to operate on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on your owner's manual. If your use in the Service Manual, which is intended...
Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is available to your snowmobile to a qualified dealer for engine tune-ups are required by U.S. Emission Control Maintenance Requirements Your snowmobile is certified to operate on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on your owner's manual. If your use in the Service Manual, which is intended...
Owners Manual
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... manifold. 4. Most cooling systems are equipped with properly mixed coolant to function properly. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for the correct part. Feel the heat exchangers under the running boards. (On Switchback models, feel the tunnel gripper coolers on both sides.) If the system is level. Never bleed the cooling system or remove the pressure cap when the engine is cold. 1. Allow the coolant...
... manifold. 4. Most cooling systems are equipped with properly mixed coolant to function properly. Start the engine and run at a fast idle for the correct part. Feel the heat exchangers under the running boards. (On Switchback models, feel the tunnel gripper coolers on both sides.) If the system is level. Never bleed the cooling system or remove the pressure cap when the engine is cold. 1. Allow the coolant...
Owners Manual
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Install a new bulb. Reinstall the taillight lens. 100 Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to remove it . 4. MAINTENANCE Lights Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. Push the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to secure it . 3. Remove the lens. 2.
Install a new bulb. Reinstall the taillight lens. 100 Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to remove it . 4. MAINTENANCE Lights Taillight/Brakelight Replacement 1. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. Push the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to secure it . 3. Remove the lens. 2.
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... will remain in effect. If any warranty issues. Polaris recommends that you may use your original selling dealer; however, you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to repair Polaris snowmobiles. Engine Oil 1. Damage resulting from state to state. When requesting warranty service you may not apply to you...
... will remain in effect. If any warranty issues. Polaris recommends that you may use your original selling dealer; however, you use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must take it to a Polaris dealer authorized to repair Polaris snowmobiles. Engine Oil 1. Damage resulting from state to state. When requesting warranty service you may not apply to you...
Owners Manual
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... due to wear or not the direct result of a defect: Skis 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...
... due to wear or not the direct result of a defect: Skis 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...
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... is limited to the water pump assembly and components, fan, fan bearings, temperature sensor, gasket and seals. • Non wear related throttle body parts are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. • Electrical coverage is limited to the ECU box, coils, stator plate, and sensors. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is honored by Polaris in the owner's manual. • Failure due to coverage under this warranty. Coverage Coverage for second...
... is limited to the water pump assembly and components, fan, fan bearings, temperature sensor, gasket and seals. • Non wear related throttle body parts are intake and exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage. • Electrical coverage is limited to the ECU box, coils, stator plate, and sensors. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is honored by Polaris in the owner's manual. • Failure due to coverage under this warranty. Coverage Coverage for second...
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...apply to perform the warranty repair. If Purchased From A Private Party: If you should consult an authorized dealer to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you have any kind. (Vehicles registered to continue your vehicle was purchased, you purchase a Polaris product from ...of the country in which the vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from the country of your move to Polaris Industries in your vehicle was purchased will be authorized to Safety Recalls. Dealers may be denied. You...
...apply to perform the warranty repair. If Purchased From A Private Party: If you should consult an authorized dealer to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you have any kind. (Vehicles registered to continue your vehicle was purchased, you purchase a Polaris product from ...of the country in which the vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from the country of your move to Polaris Industries in your vehicle was purchased will be authorized to Safety Recalls. Dealers may be denied. You...
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... emission regulations. U.S.A. The warranty period for this emissions-certified vehicle starts on the date the vehicle is the responsibility of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from defects in addition to the Polaris standard limited warranty for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps* Pressure Relief Valves* Control Valves* Control Solenoids* Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms* Control Cables* Control Linkages* Purge Valves Vapor Hoses Liquid/Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets...
... emission regulations. U.S.A. The warranty period for this emissions-certified vehicle starts on the date the vehicle is the responsibility of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from defects in addition to the Polaris standard limited warranty for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps* Pressure Relief Valves* Control Valves* Control Solenoids* Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms* Control Cables* Control Linkages* Purge Valves Vapor Hoses Liquid/Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets...
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... Brakelight Replacement...100 Brakes ...60, 96-98 C Carbide Skags ...57 Cargo Area...29 Chaincase Oil...85-86 Choke...85 Cleaning and Preservation ...115 Clutch Alignment Offset ...101 Clutch and Drive System ...116 Clutch Center Distance ...101 Clutch Cover Warning...23 Clutch Safety ...19 Clutch System ...101-105 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Compression Damping, Rear Shock (Premium Shock) . 50 Controls and Linkage...115 Coolant...91 Coolant Level...91 Cooling System ...91-93 Cooling System...
... Brakelight Replacement...100 Brakes ...60, 96-98 C Carbide Skags ...57 Cargo Area...29 Chaincase Oil...85-86 Choke...85 Cleaning and Preservation ...115 Clutch Alignment Offset ...101 Clutch and Drive System ...116 Clutch Center Distance ...101 Clutch Cover Warning...23 Clutch Safety ...19 Clutch System ...101-105 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Compression Damping, Rear Shock (Premium Shock) . 50 Controls and Linkage...115 Coolant...91 Coolant Level...91 Cooling System ...91-93 Cooling System...
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... ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...High Temperature Light ...Hood Latches ...Hot Surface Warning ...54 54 54 29 99 99 92 63 24 P Parking Brake Lever Lock ...61 Passenger Warnings ...24 Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...42 Pre-Ride Checklist ...58 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...114 Pressure Cap Warning ...23 I Ice and Snow Build-up ...16 IFS...41 IFS Adjustment Options ...41 IFS Components ...41 Inadequate Snow Conditions ...20 Instrumentation ...30-40 Intake Filters...
... ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...High Temperature Light ...Hood Latches ...Hot Surface Warning ...54 54 54 29 99 99 92 63 24 P Parking Brake Lever Lock ...61 Passenger Warnings ...24 Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...42 Pre-Ride Checklist ...58 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...114 Pressure Cap Warning ...23 I Ice and Snow Build-up ...16 IFS...41 IFS Adjustment Options ...41 IFS Components ...41 Inadequate Snow Conditions ...20 Instrumentation ...30-40 Intake Filters...
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... Spark Plug Condition...88 Spark Plug Removal ...89 Spark Plugs ...87 Speed ...13 Spring Preload, IFS Shock...42 Spring Preload, Rear ...46-47 Starting the Engine ...65 Starting the Engine, Restarting ...65 Steering Inspection/Adjustment...111 Steering System ...62, 111-114 Stopping, Emergency...74 Storage, Daily ...77 Storage, Extended ...115-117 Studs ...56 Survival Preparation ...12 Suspension Adjustments, Rear . . 46-53 Suspension Coupling, IQ ...51 Suspension Inspection, Pre-Ride . . 114 Suspension Maintenance ...114 Suspension Performance Tips ...45 Suspension, Rear...
... Spark Plug Condition...88 Spark Plug Removal ...89 Spark Plugs ...87 Speed ...13 Spring Preload, IFS Shock...42 Spring Preload, Rear ...46-47 Starting the Engine ...65 Starting the Engine, Restarting ...65 Steering Inspection/Adjustment...111 Steering System ...62, 111-114 Stopping, Emergency...74 Storage, Daily ...77 Storage, Extended ...115-117 Studs ...56 Survival Preparation ...12 Suspension Adjustments, Rear . . 46-53 Suspension Coupling, IQ ...51 Suspension Inspection, Pre-Ride . . 114 Suspension Maintenance ...114 Suspension Performance Tips ...45 Suspension, Rear...