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...only. Owner's Manual P/N 9923893 2013 550 IQ SHIFT / 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT 2 The following are in English. 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 vehicle are ...based on the latest product information at the time of the original instructions. Any reprinting or reuse of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® THE WAY OUT® IQ® IQ SHIFT® PERC® Copyright 2012 POLARIS Sales Inc. Other languages are intended for omissions or...
...only. Owner's Manual P/N 9923893 2013 550 IQ SHIFT / 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT 2 The following are in English. 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 vehicle are ...based on the latest product information at the time of the original instructions. Any reprinting or reuse of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® THE WAY OUT® IQ® IQ SHIFT® PERC® Copyright 2012 POLARIS Sales Inc. Other languages are intended for omissions or...
Owners Manual
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... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of control, which could result in a group of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. Always tell someone where you're going and how long you may reduce your snowmobile at all times Spare Drive Belt Extra Set of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map Owner's Manual First Aid Kit Tool Kit Disabled...
... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of control, which could result in a group of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. Always tell someone where you're going and how long you may reduce your snowmobile at all times Spare Drive Belt Extra Set of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map Owner's Manual First Aid Kit Tool Kit Disabled...
Owners Manual
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... operate the engine with the drive belt removed. All clutch service must be performed by your body weight. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of the engine with the belt removed may occur if the intake silencer or filter are thoroughly inspected by your dealer. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 62 of your dealer at high speeds. The clutch is...
... operate the engine with the drive belt removed. All clutch service must be performed by your body weight. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of the engine with the belt removed may occur if the intake silencer or filter are thoroughly inspected by your dealer. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 62 of your dealer at high speeds. The clutch is...
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SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Track Warning The track warning decal is on the lower right console. Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for singlerider use have a warning decal on the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. Do not sit on the lower right console. WARNING This vehicle is...
SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Track Warning The track warning decal is on the lower right console. Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for singlerider use have a warning decal on the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. Do not sit on the lower right console. WARNING This vehicle is...
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... balance of high speeds. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Buried objects or uneven terrain can result in position to stop . • To maintain vehicle control on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning • To...
... balance of high speeds. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is latched. Buried objects or uneven terrain can result in position to stop . • To maintain vehicle control on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning • To...
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.... WARNING! Master Cylinder Reservoir/ Cover 4. Lock Release To release the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly. If the parking brake lever lock is running. Fluid Level Indicator Lock Engagement To engage the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly and push forward on an incline for example, when parked on the lock. The brake light will return to remain stationary; The lock will illuminate if the parking brake lever lock is set while the engine is...
.... WARNING! Master Cylinder Reservoir/ Cover 4. Lock Release To release the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly. If the parking brake lever lock is running. Fluid Level Indicator Lock Engagement To engage the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly and push forward on an incline for example, when parked on the lock. The brake light will return to remain stationary; The lock will illuminate if the parking brake lever lock is set while the engine is...
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... to the lubrication supplied by POLARIS may cause serious engine damage. Use of any lubricants other important areas of use of POLARIS lubricants for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. Drive with one pint of POLARIS injection oil for stopping the snowmobile in . Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the break-in...
... to the lubrication supplied by POLARIS may cause serious engine damage. Use of any lubricants other important areas of use of POLARIS lubricants for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. Drive with one pint of POLARIS injection oil for stopping the snowmobile in . Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the break-in...
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... of vehicle with the rear of contact between the snowmobile's track and a person riding in serious injury or death. Braking distances increase when towing loads. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be used. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is applied. OPERATION Towing Do not use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and...
... of vehicle with the rear of contact between the snowmobile's track and a person riding in serious injury or death. Braking distances increase when towing loads. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be used. Always remove the drive belt from the vehicle if force is applied. OPERATION Towing Do not use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and...
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... snowmobile. MAINTENANCE Emission Control Information Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may be necessary. These items are responsible for diagnostic service. Specifications and adjustments for your owner's manual. You are required by U.S. Non-ionizing Radiation This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. People with a minimum octane level of your use in the Service Manual, which is intended solely for engine tune-ups...
... snowmobile. MAINTENANCE Emission Control Information Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may be necessary. These items are responsible for diagnostic service. Specifications and adjustments for your owner's manual. You are required by U.S. Non-ionizing Radiation This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. People with a minimum octane level of your use in the Service Manual, which is intended solely for engine tune-ups...
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... the headlight assembly. 6. Tip: Recommended replacement bulbs include H4, HB2 and 9003 bulbs. 2. Reinstall the plenum covering on the spring (1) to the housing. 4. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. Carefully flip the spring back into the housing, placing it into the housing. 3. Lift the rubber boot to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the wire harness. Verify headlight aim. 80 With the wire harness (2) attached...
... the headlight assembly. 6. Tip: Recommended replacement bulbs include H4, HB2 and 9003 bulbs. 2. Reinstall the plenum covering on the spring (1) to the housing. 4. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. Carefully flip the spring back into the housing, placing it into the housing. 3. Lift the rubber boot to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the wire harness. Verify headlight aim. 80 With the wire harness (2) attached...
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... at the rear with a fabric snowmobile cover. MAINTENANCE Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on page 63. 95 Clean and touch up with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, chassis, and plastic parts. See page 102 for a fall service tune-up with a damp cloth. Wipe down remaining surfaces with paint any rusted...
... at the rear with a fabric snowmobile cover. MAINTENANCE Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on page 63. 95 Clean and touch up with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, chassis, and plastic parts. See page 102 for a fall service tune-up with a damp cloth. Wipe down remaining surfaces with paint any rusted...
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...98 SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ SHIFT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Coolant Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Clutch Type Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap Electric Fuel Gauge Electric Start Low Oil Light Parking Brake Speedometer Tachometer Main Jet Pilot Jet Jet Needle Needle Jet Cutaway Throttle Gap Under CA Fuel Screw...
...98 SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ SHIFT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Coolant Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Clutch Type Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap Electric Fuel Gauge Electric Start Low Oil Light Parking Brake Speedometer Tachometer Main Jet Pilot Jet Jet Needle Needle Jet Cutaway Throttle Gap Under CA Fuel Screw...
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...1.5 Turns 2.5 100 SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Coolant Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Clutch Type Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap Electric Fuel Gauge Electric Start Low Oil Light Parking Brake Speedometer Tachometer Main Jet Pilot Jet Jet Needle Needle Jet Cutaway Throttle...
...1.5 Turns 2.5 100 SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Coolant Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Clutch Type Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap Electric Fuel Gauge Electric Start Low Oil Light Parking Brake Speedometer Tachometer Main Jet Pilot Jet Jet Needle Needle Jet Cutaway Throttle...
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federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -35 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 45 45 45 45 45 ... jetting chart above is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Clutching Chart ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) Drive Clutch Shift Weight Drive Clutch Spring Driven Clutch Spring Driven Helix Chaincase Gearing/ Pitch *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. 0-600 (0-2000) 600-1200 (2000-4000) 1200-1800... -7 -9 to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate...
federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -35 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 45 45 45 45 45 ... jetting chart above is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Clutching Chart ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) Drive Clutch Shift Weight Drive Clutch Spring Driven Clutch Spring Driven Helix Chaincase Gearing/ Pitch *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. 0-600 (0-2000) 600-1200 (2000-4000) 1200-1800... -7 -9 to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. SPECIFICATIONS 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate...
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... IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. Damage resulting from the use any warranty issues. however, you may use of state or federal law, all other rights which vary from the dealer is needed. Engine Oil 1. POLARIS recommends that you use of transportation to perform warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have...
... IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. Damage resulting from the use any warranty issues. however, you may use of state or federal law, all other rights which vary from the dealer is needed. Engine Oil 1. POLARIS recommends that you use of transportation to perform warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have...
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... 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 113 WARRANTY Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Conditions and Exclusions In order to qualify for lubrication and maintenance as directed by a POLARIS Dealer (if applicable).
... 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 113 WARRANTY Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Conditions and Exclusions In order to qualify for lubrication and maintenance as directed by a POLARIS Dealer (if applicable).
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... traveling within the country where your vehicle. You should take your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from any questions. Dealers may be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. WARRANTY Exported Vehicles EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR SERVICE BULLETIN COVERAGE ON THIS VEHICLE IF IT IS SOLD OUTSIDE...
... traveling within the country where your vehicle. You should take your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from any questions. Dealers may be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. WARRANTY Exported Vehicles EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR SERVICE BULLETIN COVERAGE ON THIS VEHICLE IF IT IS SOLD OUTSIDE...
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... 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 Carburetor Purge Port Connector *As related to the POLARIS standard limited warranty for a period of 200 hours of engine operation, 4000 kilometers (2485 miles) of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from the date of the vehicle owner. POLARIS...
... 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 Carburetor Purge Port Connector *As related to the POLARIS standard limited warranty for a period of 200 hours of engine operation, 4000 kilometers (2485 miles) of vehicle travel, or 30 calendar months from the date of the vehicle owner. POLARIS...
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INDEX A Accessories ...39 Adjustable Headlights ...27 Air Pollution ...5 Altitude Setting ...59 Avalanches...13 C Clutch System ...82-85 Clutching 550 IQ SHIFT ...99 550 IQ 136/LXT ...101 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...17 Controls and Linkage ...95 Coolant ...73 Cooling System ...73 Customer Service ...108 B Bearings ...96 Before Starting the Engine...41 Bleeding the Brake System ...79 Brake Components...77 Brake Fluid ...78 Brake Inspection ...77 Brake Lever Travel ...42, 77 Brake System Bleeding ...79 Brakelight Replacement...81 Brakes ...42, 77...
INDEX A Accessories ...39 Adjustable Headlights ...27 Air Pollution ...5 Altitude Setting ...59 Avalanches...13 C Clutch System ...82-85 Clutching 550 IQ SHIFT ...99 550 IQ 136/LXT ...101 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...17 Controls and Linkage ...95 Coolant ...73 Cooling System ...73 Customer Service ...108 B Bearings ...96 Before Starting the Engine...41 Bleeding the Brake System ...79 Brake Components...77 Brake Fluid ...78 Brake Inspection ...77 Brake Lever Travel ...42, 77 Brake System Bleeding ...79 Brakelight Replacement...81 Brakes ...42, 77...
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... ...51-52 Fuel Filter ...73 Fuel Lines ...73 Fuel Pump ...72 Fuel System Deicers ...52 Fuel Valve...52 M Maintenance ...17 Maintenance Interval Table ...63-65 Maintenance Log ...119-121 Maintenance Program...62 Maneuverability ...17 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise...5 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 O Oil...53 Oil Filter ...72 Oil Injection System...49 Oil Level...53 Oil Lines ...72 Oil Recommendations ...49 Operation Warning ...23-24 Operator Safety...6-20 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27...
... ...51-52 Fuel Filter ...73 Fuel Lines ...73 Fuel Pump ...72 Fuel System Deicers ...52 Fuel Valve...52 M Maintenance ...17 Maintenance Interval Table ...63-65 Maintenance Log ...119-121 Maintenance Program...62 Maneuverability ...17 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise...5 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 O Oil...53 Oil Filter ...72 Oil Injection System...49 Oil Level...53 Oil Lines ...72 Oil Recommendations ...49 Operation Warning ...23-24 Operator Safety...6-20 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27...