Owners Manual
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... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of building a fire, and a two-way radio or cellular telephone. Improper riding position may encounter. For added protection, purchase and carry the following items on your safety, always ride in a group of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 Rider positions may include, but under many conditions, the...
... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of building a fire, and a two-way radio or cellular telephone. Improper riding position may encounter. For added protection, purchase and carry the following items on your safety, always ride in a group of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 Rider positions may include, but under many conditions, the...
Owners Manual
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...: Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are loosened from ice and snow before installation. All clutch service must be performed by your body weight. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your dealer. Maneuverability While much control and maneuverability is achieved through the steering system and skis, maximum control is achieved by allowing the engine to idle in personal injury or...
...: Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are loosened from ice and snow before installation. All clutch service must be performed by your body weight. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your dealer. Maneuverability While much control and maneuverability is achieved through the steering system and skis, maximum control is achieved by allowing the engine to idle in personal injury or...
Owners Manual
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... alcohol or drugs before operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for steering and stopping. Reduce speed and allow extra space for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting the engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for long periods. A passenger reduces your ability to control the vehicle. • When operating on ice or...
... alcohol or drugs before operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for steering and stopping. Reduce speed and allow extra space for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting the engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for long periods. A passenger reduces your ability to control the vehicle. • When operating on ice or...
Owners Manual
Page 39
... extreme overheating conditions, the system will limit engine RPM, vehicle speed or turbo boost (if equipped) if the following conditions are encountered. Vehicle Speed is Limited Cause Function Maximum Speed MPH (km/h) 37 (59) 18 (29) 186 (299) Engine will misfire at higher vehicle speed Result Defective rollover switch Rollover Throttle stuck, throttle lever depressed Throttle stuck, throttle safety switch high Maximum vehicle speed Max speed limiter Engine Speed is Limited Cause Reverse is selected, speed sensor...
... extreme overheating conditions, the system will limit engine RPM, vehicle speed or turbo boost (if equipped) if the following conditions are encountered. Vehicle Speed is Limited Cause Function Maximum Speed MPH (km/h) 37 (59) 18 (29) 186 (299) Engine will misfire at higher vehicle speed Result Defective rollover switch Rollover Throttle stuck, throttle lever depressed Throttle stuck, throttle safety switch high Maximum vehicle speed Max speed limiter Engine Speed is Limited Cause Reverse is selected, speed sensor...
Owners Manual
Page 72
... limit full throttle use . Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on your POLARIS snowmobile. 1. See page 74. 2. Add oil if necessary to warm up during the break-in period. Do not operate at sustained idle. 4. Always take time to maintain at 500 miles (800 km) or before engaging throttle. 68 See page 58. 5. New drive belts that feature a sanded...
... limit full throttle use . Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on your POLARIS snowmobile. 1. See page 74. 2. Add oil if necessary to warm up during the break-in period. Do not operate at sustained idle. 4. Always take time to maintain at 500 miles (800 km) or before engaging throttle. 68 See page 58. 5. New drive belts that feature a sanded...
Owners Manual
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SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Engine Stop Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All All 73 See page 76 for stopping the snowmobile. OPERATION n Stopping the Snowmobile The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch.
SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Engine Stop Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All All 73 See page 76 for stopping the snowmobile. OPERATION n Stopping the Snowmobile The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch.
Owners Manual
Page 83
... the rear with an appropriate track stand. Slow down to maintain control of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or death. Remove the drive belt before towing. 79 Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. Towing For your safety, do not attempt to use a rigid tow bar...
... the rear with an appropriate track stand. Slow down to maintain control of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or death. Remove the drive belt before towing. 79 Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. Towing For your safety, do not attempt to use a rigid tow bar...
Owners Manual
Page 84
... maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. POLARIS recommends that may be engaged during engine tune-ups. Emission Control Label Your snowmobile is available to this vehicle. 80 These items are responsible for ensuring that apply to your qualified service technician. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is equipped at the time of sale...
... maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. POLARIS recommends that may be engaged during engine tune-ups. Emission Control Label Your snowmobile is available to this vehicle. 80 These items are responsible for ensuring that apply to your qualified service technician. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is equipped at the time of sale...
Owners Manual
Page 86
... Check/clean after tipping onto left side. MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Interval Table DAILY or PRE-RIDE INITIALLY Miles (km) YEARLY or EVERY Miles (km) 1500 (2400) O = Perform Service X = Replace Item Engine Stop Switch Ignition Switch Throttle Safety Switch Taillight Brakelight Headlight Skags (Wear Bars) Fluid Leaks Parking Brake Brake Lever Coolant Brake fluid Hood Latches Seat Latches Rail Slide Radiator/Cooling Fins Foam Oil Breather Element Front and Rear Suspension and Steering Fasteners Front Limiter Strap Oil Lines Alternator Belt Throttle Lever Track Alignment Pg 65 65 76...
... Check/clean after tipping onto left side. MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Interval Table DAILY or PRE-RIDE INITIALLY Miles (km) YEARLY or EVERY Miles (km) 1500 (2400) O = Perform Service X = Replace Item Engine Stop Switch Ignition Switch Throttle Safety Switch Taillight Brakelight Headlight Skags (Wear Bars) Fluid Leaks Parking Brake Brake Lever Coolant Brake fluid Hood Latches Seat Latches Rail Slide Radiator/Cooling Fins Foam Oil Breather Element Front and Rear Suspension and Steering Fasteners Front Limiter Strap Oil Lines Alternator Belt Throttle Lever Track Alignment Pg 65 65 76...
Owners Manual
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... attempt to the lines. If low fuel pressure or reduced engine performance occurs between the recommended fuel filter service intervals, the filter may occur. Normal deterioration from weather and fuel compounds may need replacement. See your POLARIS dealer for signs of the fuel filter and result in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 82. NOTICE: Kinking the fuel lines or using a pliers or similar...
... attempt to the lines. If low fuel pressure or reduced engine performance occurs between the recommended fuel filter service intervals, the filter may occur. Normal deterioration from weather and fuel compounds may need replacement. See your POLARIS dealer for signs of the fuel filter and result in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 82. NOTICE: Kinking the fuel lines or using a pliers or similar...
Owners Manual
Page 111
... or hot. 1. Place the transmission in neutral. 4. Have your skin. MAINTENANCE Cooling System Flushing the Cooling System To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, the system should be completely drained every two years and a fresh mixture of the cooling system has been serviced or replaced (including coolers, radiator, engine, coolant lines and oil cooler) • A cooling system failure occurs, resulting...
... or hot. 1. Place the transmission in neutral. 4. Have your skin. MAINTENANCE Cooling System Flushing the Cooling System To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, the system should be completely drained every two years and a fresh mixture of the cooling system has been serviced or replaced (including coolers, radiator, engine, coolant lines and oil cooler) • A cooling system failure occurs, resulting...
Owners Manual
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... lamp. Lift the rubber boot to release it with bare fingers. Oil from the housing. 4. MAINTENANCE Lights Removing Halogen Bulbs Tip: Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. 1. Bulb Spring Harness 114 If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it from the headlight assembly. Push down on the spring to expose the bulb. 2. Remove the plenum covering from the housing. 3. Grasp the bulb by...
... lamp. Lift the rubber boot to release it with bare fingers. Oil from the housing. 4. MAINTENANCE Lights Removing Halogen Bulbs Tip: Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. 1. Bulb Spring Harness 114 If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it from the headlight assembly. Push down on the spring to expose the bulb. 2. Remove the plenum covering from the housing. 3. Grasp the bulb by...
Owners Manual
Page 119
... to the housing. Install the new bulb. 5. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it . 4. Reinstall the taillight lens. 6. Reinstall the plenum covering on the headlight assembly. 6. Replacing Taillight Bulbs 1. Connect the spring to remove it into the wire harness. See page 31. Remove the taillight lens. 3. Remove the screws securing the taillight cover and remove the cover. 2. MAINTENANCE Lights Installing Halogen Bulbs 1. 2. 3. 4.
... to the housing. Install the new bulb. 5. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it . 4. Reinstall the taillight lens. 6. Reinstall the plenum covering on the headlight assembly. 6. Replacing Taillight Bulbs 1. Connect the spring to remove it into the wire harness. See page 31. Remove the taillight lens. 3. Remove the screws securing the taillight cover and remove the cover. 2. MAINTENANCE Lights Installing Halogen Bulbs 1. 2. 3. 4.
Owners Manual
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... FUSE LABEL ITEM POWERED Ground side of start solenoid None Accessory plugs High beams Low beams Handwarmers Thumbwarmer Passenger handwarmers Work light Tail lamp Brake lamp Alternator coils Exhaust sensor Gauge Accessory projector beam relay Diagnostic plug Ignition relay power Cam phase sensor ECU hold-on power Forward limit switch Start relay coil Chassis relay coil Ignition relay coil Fuel pump relay coil Fan relay coil Fuel pump relay power PTO injector MAG injector PTO ignition coil MAG ignition coil Fuel pump Radiator fan CHASSIS RELAY CHASSIS 30A EX. SENSOR GAUGE 20A IGNITION...
... FUSE LABEL ITEM POWERED Ground side of start solenoid None Accessory plugs High beams Low beams Handwarmers Thumbwarmer Passenger handwarmers Work light Tail lamp Brake lamp Alternator coils Exhaust sensor Gauge Accessory projector beam relay Diagnostic plug Ignition relay power Cam phase sensor ECU hold-on power Forward limit switch Start relay coil Chassis relay coil Ignition relay coil Fuel pump relay coil Fan relay coil Fuel pump relay power PTO injector MAG injector PTO ignition coil MAG ignition coil Fuel pump Radiator fan CHASSIS RELAY CHASSIS 30A EX. SENSOR GAUGE 20A IGNITION...
Owners Manual
Page 143
TROUBLESHOOTING Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting Engine Overheating Probable Cause Inadequate snow conditions Solution Stop and cool the engine. Stop and cool the engine. If high temp light is extremely low. Drive System Noise Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure (gearcase, jackshaft or front drive shaft) Flat spots on , check fan by stopping the engine. Low coolant Restricted air flow to prevent overheating. See your dealer. 139 Check the coolant level. Fan should continue...
TROUBLESHOOTING Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting Engine Overheating Probable Cause Inadequate snow conditions Solution Stop and cool the engine. Stop and cool the engine. If high temp light is extremely low. Drive System Noise Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure (gearcase, jackshaft or front drive shaft) Flat spots on , check fan by stopping the engine. Low coolant Restricted air flow to prevent overheating. See your dealer. 139 Check the coolant level. Fan should continue...
Owners Manual
Page 149
Please work with controlling state law. Engine Oil 1. If any of the above limitation may not be covered by warranty. 145 POLARIS recommends that you use any warranty issues. Your dealer will remain in effect. When requesting warranty service you must present your snowmobile requires warranty service, you may also have other warranty terms will contact the appropriate personnel at POLARIS if additional assistance is YOUR...
Please work with controlling state law. Engine Oil 1. If any of the above limitation may not be covered by warranty. 145 POLARIS recommends that you use any warranty issues. Your dealer will remain in effect. When requesting warranty service you must present your snowmobile requires warranty service, you may also have other warranty terms will contact the appropriate personnel at POLARIS if additional assistance is YOUR...
Owners Manual
Page 150
... recommended POLARIS products for warranty, the product must have the consumer sign the PDI form prior to delivery may result in denial 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...
... recommended POLARIS products for warranty, the product must have the consumer sign the PDI form prior to delivery may result in denial 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...
Owners Manual
Page 152
This policy does not apply to perform the warranty repair. Upon residence verification, the servicing dealer will no longer be sure to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you move to POLARIS Industries in which the vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from any kind. (Vehicles registered to Government officials or military personnel...
This policy does not apply to perform the warranty repair. Upon residence verification, the servicing dealer will no longer be sure to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin coverage if you move to POLARIS Industries in which the vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from any kind. (Vehicles registered to Government officials or military personnel...
Owners Manual
Page 153
... miles) of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from defects in addition to the POLARIS standard limited warranty for evaporative emissions: • Fuel Tank • Vacuum Control Diaphragms* • Fuel Cap • Control Cables* • Fuel Line • Control Linkages* • Fuel Line Fittings • Purge Valves • Clamps* • Vapor Hoses • Pressure Relief Valves* • Liquid/Vapor Separator • Control Valves* • Carbon Canister • Control Solenoids* • Canister Mounting...
... miles) of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from defects in addition to the POLARIS standard limited warranty for evaporative emissions: • Fuel Tank • Vacuum Control Diaphragms* • Fuel Cap • Control Cables* • Fuel Line • Control Linkages* • Fuel Line Fittings • Purge Valves • Clamps* • Vapor Hoses • Pressure Relief Valves* • Liquid/Vapor Separator • Control Valves* • Carbon Canister • Control Solenoids* • Canister Mounting...
Owners Manual
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INDEX S Snow Conditions ...21 Spark Plugs ...99-100 Speed ...15 Spring Preload, IQ ...52 Starting the Engine ...69 Starting, Emergency ...70-72 Steering Inspection ...127 Steering System ...60, 127-129 Stop Switch ...76 Stopping the Engine...73 Stopping the Snowmobile ...73 Storage, Daily ...79 Storage, Extended ...133-134 Storage, Under-Seat...30 Survival Preparation ...11 Suspension Adjustments, Front ...50 Suspension Adjustments, Rear . . 51-55 Suspension Coupling, IQ ...55 Suspension Inspection ...64 Suspension Lubrication...
INDEX S Snow Conditions ...21 Spark Plugs ...99-100 Speed ...15 Spring Preload, IQ ...52 Starting the Engine ...69 Starting, Emergency ...70-72 Steering Inspection ...127 Steering System ...60, 127-129 Stop Switch ...76 Stopping the Engine...73 Stopping the Snowmobile ...73 Storage, Daily ...79 Storage, Extended ...133-134 Storage, Under-Seat...30 Survival Preparation ...11 Suspension Adjustments, Front ...50 Suspension Adjustments, Rear . . 51-55 Suspension Coupling, IQ ...55 Suspension Inspection ...64 Suspension Lubrication...