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... POLARIS Sales Inc. Other languages are intended for omissions or inaccuracies. Printed in this publication. All information contained within , whether whole or 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 U.S.A. 2014 Owner's Manual 550 INDY LXT/550 INDY Adventure/550 INDY Voyager/550 INDY 144...
... POLARIS Sales Inc. Other languages are intended for omissions or inaccuracies. Printed in this publication. All information contained within , whether whole or 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 U.S.A. 2014 Owner's Manual 550 INDY LXT/550 INDY Adventure/550 INDY Voyager/550 INDY 144...
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...and remain properly seated to stay clear of Engine Never attempt adjustments with the engine running boards and both hands on the handlebar grips for proper throttle, brake and steering control. Stay Clear of the track. WARNING! Do not stand on some snowmobiles, but under many conditions, the proper ... features available on the plastic flap. SAFETY Operator Safety Stay Clear of Track Your snowmobile is to check its operation. Turn off the ignition, open the side panels or hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the side panels and hood, and then restart the engine...
...and remain properly seated to stay clear of Engine Never attempt adjustments with the engine running boards and both hands on the handlebar grips for proper throttle, brake and steering control. Stay Clear of the track. WARNING! Do not stand on some snowmobiles, but under many conditions, the proper ... features available on the plastic flap. SAFETY Operator Safety Stay Clear of Track Your snowmobile is to check its operation. Turn off the ignition, open the side panels or hood, make the adjustment, secure shields and guards, secure the side panels and hood, and then restart the engine...
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... increased risk of loss of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 Survival Preparation For your ability to be gone. Always carry the owner's manual while riding. If it isn't possible to : extra clothing, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, food and water, a signaling mirror, a means of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and...
... increased risk of loss of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 Survival Preparation For your ability to be gone. Always carry the owner's manual while riding. If it isn't possible to : extra clothing, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, food and water, a signaling mirror, a means of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and...
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... or for braking. Make sure any passenger is engaged to extra rider weight. 4. Lock the parking brake when loading a passenger. Slow down! Control may be more difficult with a passenger seat. 3. SAFETY Operator Safety Rider Capacity Some POLARIS snowmobiles are designed for a single rider only, while some are wearing appropriate riding gear, including an approved helmet. 6. Driving With a Passenger 1. See page 42. 7. Allow a passenger to fall from the vehicle. 12...
... or for braking. Make sure any passenger is engaged to extra rider weight. 4. Lock the parking brake when loading a passenger. Slow down! Control may be more difficult with a passenger seat. 3. SAFETY Operator Safety Rider Capacity Some POLARIS snowmobiles are designed for a single rider only, while some are wearing appropriate riding gear, including an approved helmet. 6. Driving With a Passenger 1. See page 42. 7. Allow a passenger to fall from the vehicle. 12...
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... rider can also improve top speed. • When riding on ice or hard-packed snow, adding a set . See your dealer. • POLARIS offers track kits for proper handling. Refer to make, involve very little time or effort, and greatly affect the ride. THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Suspension Performance Tips • Rider weight usually determines the position at full...
... rider can also improve top speed. • When riding on ice or hard-packed snow, adding a set . See your dealer. • POLARIS offers track kits for proper handling. Refer to make, involve very little time or effort, and greatly affect the ride. THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Suspension Performance Tips • Rider weight usually determines the position at full...
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THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Track Shock Spring Adjust the rear track shock spring per the chart below. REAR TRACK SHOCK SPRING (RTSS) SET-UP (Standard Spring) Measure spring length with suspension off the ground Rider Weight (including all riders, gear, cargo, & accessories) Lbs.
THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Track Shock Spring Adjust the rear track shock spring per the chart below. REAR TRACK SHOCK SPRING (RTSS) SET-UP (Standard Spring) Measure spring length with suspension off the ground Rider Weight (including all riders, gear, cargo, & accessories) Lbs.
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OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. See page 58 for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All Tether Switch (accessory) Interrupts ignition circuit 50
OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. See page 58 for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All Tether Switch (accessory) Interrupts ignition circuit 50
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... a faulty throttle safety switch can result in serious injury or death in the illustration. 4. OPERATION Engine Stop Switch Push down on the seat. 2. WARNING! Apply a slight amount of an accident. Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or valves do not return to ground out the ignition and stop switch to...
... a faulty throttle safety switch can result in serious injury or death in the illustration. 4. OPERATION Engine Stop Switch Push down on the seat. 2. WARNING! Apply a slight amount of an accident. Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or valves do not return to ground out the ignition and stop switch to...
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... sure the pole is at the rear with a rope. WARNING! Braking distances increase when towing loads. Towing For your safety, do not attempt to the steering components. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. OPERATION Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on a level surface...
... sure the pole is at the rear with a rope. WARNING! Braking distances increase when towing loads. Towing For your safety, do not attempt to the steering components. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in the towed object. OPERATION Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on a level surface...
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If your snowmobile to perform any service that the specified maintenance is equipped with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. You are responsible for ensuring that may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on, you must not be removed, even after you contact an authorized POLARIS dealer to...
If your snowmobile to perform any service that the specified maintenance is equipped with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. You are responsible for ensuring that may maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on, you must not be removed, even after you contact an authorized POLARIS dealer to...
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... Fasteners Steering Fasteners Suspension Shock Oil Cooling System Drive Shaft Bearing Jackshaft Bearings Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts Steering Arm(s) Drive Chain Tension Hood and Side Panel Fasteners Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Idler Bolt Jam Nut Rear Suspension Pivot Shafts Camber Alignment Handlebar Centering Tether Switch and Strap Track Alignment Track Tension Front Limiter Strap Rail Slide Condition Chaincase Oil --I I I I I I I I - Item Engine Mounting Bolts Chaincase Mounting Bolts Description Remove drive clutch and resonator for a bolt torque inspection every 1000 miles...
... Fasteners Steering Fasteners Suspension Shock Oil Cooling System Drive Shaft Bearing Jackshaft Bearings Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts Steering Arm(s) Drive Chain Tension Hood and Side Panel Fasteners Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Idler Bolt Jam Nut Rear Suspension Pivot Shafts Camber Alignment Handlebar Centering Tether Switch and Strap Track Alignment Track Tension Front Limiter Strap Rail Slide Condition Chaincase Oil --I I I I I I I I - Item Engine Mounting Bolts Chaincase Mounting Bolts Description Remove drive clutch and resonator for a bolt torque inspection every 1000 miles...
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... grease to operate properly, replace the entire taillight assembly. 81 Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn it with bare fingers. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement The taillight assembly is not serviceable. Remove the hood. 2. If the light fails to the socket and install the new bulb. Oil from the back of the headlight. 3. Reinstall the connector to remove the bulb. 4. Headlight Lamp Replacement 1. Remove the wire harness connector from your skin leaves...
... grease to operate properly, replace the entire taillight assembly. 81 Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn it with bare fingers. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement The taillight assembly is not serviceable. Remove the hood. 2. If the light fails to the socket and install the new bulb. Oil from the back of the headlight. 3. Reinstall the connector to remove the bulb. 4. Headlight Lamp Replacement 1. Remove the wire harness connector from your skin leaves...
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N/A 1.5 Turns 2.5 98 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Range Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Drive Clutch / Driven Clutch Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Rated Operating RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap INDY 1 Rider (144/Adventure) 2 Riders (Voyager/LXT) 11.5 gal. (43.5 l) 3.05 qts. (2.89 l) N/A 124.5 ...
N/A 1.5 Turns 2.5 98 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height Range Brake Type Drive Clutch Center Distance Drive Belt P/N Drive Clutch / Driven Clutch Reverse Transmission Engine Displacement Cylinders Bore x Stroke (mm) Alternator Output Carburetor/Throttle Body Carburetor Model Idle RPM Rated Operating RPM Cooling Ignition Type Ignition Timing Spark Plug / Gap INDY 1 Rider (144/Adventure) 2 Riders (Voyager/LXT) 11.5 gal. (43.5 l) 3.05 qts. (2.89 l) N/A 124.5 ...
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...-9 to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -34 240 230 220 220 210 210 200 45 45...#1 The carburetor jetting chart above is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Clutching Chart ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) Drive Clutch Shift Weight Drive Clutch Spring Driven Clutch Spring Driven Helix Chaincase Gearing/ Pitch 18:42 72P 18:42 72P 18:42 72P 18:43 72P ...
...-9 to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -34 240 230 220 220 210 210 200 45 45...#1 The carburetor jetting chart above is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 INDY 144/Voyager/Adventure/LXT Clutching Chart ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) Drive Clutch Shift Weight Drive Clutch Spring Driven Clutch Spring Driven Helix Chaincase Gearing/ Pitch 18:42 72P 18:42 72P 18:42 72P 18:43 72P ...
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... ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. Engine Oil 1. These warranties can be covered by POLARIS. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above terms are void because of a POLARIS retail program, please contact any warranty issues. Please work with controlling state law. We recommend the use your snowmobile requires warranty service, you selected any type of extended warranty coverage as...
... ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. Engine Oil 1. These warranties can be covered by POLARIS. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above terms are void because of a POLARIS retail program, please contact any warranty issues. Please work with controlling state law. We recommend the use your snowmobile requires warranty service, you selected any type of extended warranty coverage as...
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... 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 friction surfaces, stresses, environmental conditions and/or contamination. The following items are considered...
... 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 friction surfaces, stresses, environmental conditions and/or contamination. The following items are considered...
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... policy does not apply to vehicles registered to perform the warranty repair. Vehicles importation rules vary considerably from POLARIS Industries. You should warranty register your vehicle at a local POLARIS dealer in your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may also be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. You may not give authorization for export from country to Safety Bulletins. Dealers may be requested...
... policy does not apply to vehicles registered to perform the warranty repair. Vehicles importation rules vary considerably from POLARIS Industries. You should warranty register your vehicle at a local POLARIS dealer in your vehicle was purchased, Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs may also be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. You may not give authorization for export from country to Safety Bulletins. Dealers may be requested...
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... 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 Carburetor Purge Port Connector *As related to meet these regulations. WARRANTY U.S.A. Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations. POLARIS warrants that the vehicle is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. This emissions limited warranty does not cover components whose...
... 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 Carburetor Purge Port Connector *As related to meet these regulations. WARRANTY U.S.A. Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations. POLARIS warrants that the vehicle is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. This emissions limited warranty does not cover components whose...
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... . . 95 Clutch Safety...19 Clutch System ...82-84 Clutch/Drive System Care, Storage . 96 Clutching Chart...99 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage Care, Storage . 96 Coolant ...74 Cooling System...74 Customer Service ...106 F Fasteners, Hood and Side Panel ...47 Fluid Change, Chaincase ...70 Fluid Level Brake Fluid...79 Chaincase ...70 Oil Bottle ...56 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 34-35 Fuel ...54 Fuel Filter ...74 Fuel Lines ...74 Fuel Premix (Initial Fill) ...51 Fuel Pump ...73 117
... . . 95 Clutch Safety...19 Clutch System ...82-84 Clutch/Drive System Care, Storage . 96 Clutching Chart...99 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage Care, Storage . 96 Coolant ...74 Cooling System...74 Customer Service ...106 F Fasteners, Hood and Side Panel ...47 Fluid Change, Chaincase ...70 Fluid Level Brake Fluid...79 Chaincase ...70 Oil Bottle ...56 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 34-35 Fuel ...54 Fuel Filter ...74 Fuel Lines ...74 Fuel Premix (Initial Fill) ...51 Fuel Pump ...73 117
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... Inadequate Snow Conditions ...17 Independent Front Suspension...34 Indicator Lamps ...31 Inspection, Pre-Ride ...42 Instrument Cluster ...30-33 Intake Filters ...73 Intake Silencer ...19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock...46 Passenger Grab Handle ...28 Passenger Warning ...23 Polaris Products and Part Numbers . 100 Preload, IFS Shock Spring...35 Pre-Ride Checklist...42 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...43 J Jetting Chart...99 Jetting Guidelines ...57 R Rail Slide Wear ...91 Rear Suspension Adjustments...
... Inadequate Snow Conditions ...17 Independent Front Suspension...34 Indicator Lamps ...31 Inspection, Pre-Ride ...42 Instrument Cluster ...30-33 Intake Filters ...73 Intake Silencer ...19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock...46 Passenger Grab Handle ...28 Passenger Warning ...23 Polaris Products and Part Numbers . 100 Preload, IFS Shock Spring...35 Pre-Ride Checklist...42 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...43 J Jetting Chart...99 Jetting Guidelines ...57 R Rail Slide Wear ...91 Rear Suspension Adjustments...