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550 INDY 144 550 INDY LXT 144 550 INDY ADVENTURE 144 550 INDY ADVENTURE 155 550 INDY VOYAGEUR 144 550 INDY VOYAGEUR 155 Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
550 INDY 144 550 INDY LXT 144 550 INDY ADVENTURE 144 550 INDY ADVENTURE 155 550 INDY VOYAGEUR 144 550 INDY VOYAGEUR 155 Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
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... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 For added protection, purchase and carry the following items on your ability to be gone. Operators with others, and you must travel into remote areas, always carry survival equipment that's appropriate to the conditions you expect to steer. Cargo...
... and water, a signaling mirror, a means of Spark Plugs Tow Rope Extra Oil Fuel Deicer Winter Survival Kit Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit 11 For added protection, purchase and carry the following items on your ability to be gone. Operators with others, and you must travel into remote areas, always carry survival equipment that's appropriate to the conditions you expect to steer. Cargo...
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... passenger seat. 9. See page 48. 7. Allow a passenger to extra rider weight. 4. Make sure any passenger is engaged to ensure the vehicle remains motionless whenever a passenger mounts or dismounts. Always make sure the brake is tall enough to the ability of your passenger, instead of driving experience with a passenger seat. 3. Slow down! Ride to comfortably and safely reach the grab handles and running boards/footrests. 5. Lock the parking brake...
... passenger seat. 9. See page 48. 7. Allow a passenger to extra rider weight. 4. Make sure any passenger is engaged to ensure the vehicle remains motionless whenever a passenger mounts or dismounts. Always make sure the brake is tall enough to the ability of your passenger, instead of driving experience with a passenger seat. 3. Slow down! Ride to comfortably and safely reach the grab handles and running boards/footrests. 5. Lock the parking brake...
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... Safety Driving Responsibly Every snowmobile handles differently, and even the most docile conditions may injure your back because of their protection, as well as yours, make sure they 've taken a snowmobile safety course and have been designed to provide protection from the ignition when you 're new to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and reducing your speed...
... Safety Driving Responsibly Every snowmobile handles differently, and even the most docile conditions may injure your back because of their protection, as well as yours, make sure they 've taken a snowmobile safety course and have been designed to provide protection from the ignition when you 're new to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and reducing your speed...
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THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Track Shock Spring (144) 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 (144) 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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See page 64 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 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 56
See page 64 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 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 56
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... engine whenever all pressure is designed to idle. 3. Test the throttle safety switch system daily before operation. 1. Do not start the engine again until the malfunction has been corrected by exerting pressure on the seat. 2. Hold the throttle lever pin stationary by your dealer. Pull the switch up to the ON position to allow it to stop switch. WARNING! OPERATION Engine Stop Switch Push down the engine...
... engine whenever all pressure is designed to idle. 3. Test the throttle safety switch system daily before operation. 1. Do not start the engine again until the malfunction has been corrected by exerting pressure on the seat. 2. Hold the throttle lever pin stationary by your dealer. Pull the switch up to the ON position to allow it to stop switch. WARNING! OPERATION Engine Stop Switch Push down the engine...
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... ground. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be towed on a toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is at the rear with the drive belt in place can easily collide with a rope. Remove the key and cover the snowmobile. Objects towed with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary. DO NOT tow...
... ground. If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be towed on a toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is at the rear with the drive belt in place can easily collide with a rope. Remove the key and cover the snowmobile. Objects towed with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary. DO NOT tow...
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... the maintenance section of sale with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. The ECI label is equipped with a check engine light and it comes on gasoline with an emission control information (ECI) label and a factory-installed emissions information hangtag. POLARIS recommends that apply to your owner's manual. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is equipped at the time...
... the maintenance section of sale with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. The ECI label is equipped with a check engine light and it comes on gasoline with an emission control information (ECI) label and a factory-installed emissions information hangtag. POLARIS recommends that apply to your owner's manual. You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, which is equipped at the time...
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... Suspension Mounting Bolts Bolt Torques Rear Suspension Fasteners Steering Fasteners Cooling System 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 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 See your POLARIS dealer for a bolt torque inspection every 1000 miles (1600 km). Lubricate Bolt Torque Inspection To maintain proper chassis performance...
... Suspension Mounting Bolts Bolt Torques Rear Suspension Fasteners Steering Fasteners Cooling System 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 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 See your POLARIS dealer for a bolt torque inspection every 1000 miles (1600 km). Lubricate Bolt Torque Inspection To maintain proper chassis performance...
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... and install the new bulb. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement The taillight assembly is not serviceable. Oil from the back of the headlight. 3. Remove the wire harness connector from your skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the headlight. 6. Reinstall the hood. Remove the hood. 2. If the light fails to the back of the lamp. MAINTENANCE Lights When servicing a halogen lamp, avoid touching...
... and install the new bulb. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement The taillight assembly is not serviceable. Oil from the back of the headlight. 3. Remove the wire harness connector from your skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the headlight. 6. Reinstall the hood. Remove the hood. 2. If the light fails to the back of the lamp. MAINTENANCE Lights When servicing a halogen lamp, avoid touching...
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... Settings WARNING! See your POLARIS dealer. Do not attempt to the service manual or see your model does not require lifting the skis, make sure only vehicle weight is compressing the suspension when measuring. 4. See your POLARIS dealer. Improper ski toe adjustment may cause loss of steering control, resulting in serious injury or death. If your dealer for this service. Refer to change the...
... Settings WARNING! See your POLARIS dealer. Do not attempt to the service manual or see your model does not require lifting the skis, make sure only vehicle weight is compressing the suspension when measuring. 4. See your POLARIS dealer. Improper ski toe adjustment may cause loss of steering control, resulting in serious injury or death. If your dealer for this service. Refer to change the...
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SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyageur 144/Adventure 144/LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Chaincase Oil Capacity Length Width Height 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 PRO-RIDE 1 Rider (INDY 144/Voyageur) 2 Riders (Adventure/LXT) 11.5 gal. (43.5 l) 3.05 qts. (2.89 l)...
SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY 144/Voyageur 144/Adventure 144/LXT Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Chaincase Oil Capacity Length Width Height 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 PRO-RIDE 1 Rider (INDY 144/Voyageur) 2 Riders (Adventure/LXT) 11.5 gal. (43.5 l) 3.05 qts. (2.89 l)...
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N/A 1.5 Turns Fixed 2.5 108 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Chaincase Oil Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height 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 PRO-RIDE 1 Rider (Voyageur) 2 Riders (Adventure) 8.96 oz (265 ml) 11.5 ...
N/A 1.5 Turns Fixed 2.5 108 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 Capacities and Dimensions Body Style Rider Capacity Chaincase Oil Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Oil Capacity Gearcase Oil Capacity Length Width Height 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 PRO-RIDE 1 Rider (Voyageur) 2 Riders (Adventure) 8.96 oz (265 ml) 11.5 ...
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... above is an acceptable alternative to the use of U.S.A. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 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...2205308-21 gr (1 ea) 2205309-3.2 g (4 ea) 7044190 157-247 CVT 1151-1129 109 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings.
... above is an acceptable alternative to the use of U.S.A. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is consistent with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 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...2205308-21 gr (1 ea) 2205309-3.2 g (4 ea) 7044190 157-247 CVT 1151-1129 109 SPECIFICATIONS 550 INDY Adventure 155/Voyageur 155 Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings.
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... warranty and service bulletin repairs may use your product. WARRANTY How to Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service, you must take your product to the dealer. (THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEALER IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.) POLARIS ...warranty coverage and to country. You must present your warranty coverage. If you receive safety information and notices regarding your name and address with a local POLARIS dealer in order to perform the warranty repair. You should take it to perform warranty service. When requesting warranty service...
... warranty and service bulletin repairs may use your product. WARRANTY How to Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service, you must take your product to the dealer. (THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEALER IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.) POLARIS ...warranty coverage and to country. You must present your warranty coverage. If you receive safety information and notices regarding your name and address with a local POLARIS dealer in order to perform the warranty repair. You should take it to perform warranty service. When requesting warranty service...
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...; Air-induction system • Fuel system • Ignition system • Exhaust gas recirculation systems The following parts are also considered emission-related components for exhaust emissions: • Aftertreatment devices • Crankcase ventilation valves • Sensors • Electronic control units The following parts are considered emission-related components for a period of 200 hours of engine operation; 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) of the vehicle owner...
...; Air-induction system • Fuel system • Ignition system • Exhaust gas recirculation systems The following parts are also considered emission-related components for exhaust emissions: • Aftertreatment devices • Crankcase ventilation valves • Sensors • Electronic control units The following parts are considered emission-related components for a period of 200 hours of engine operation; 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) of the vehicle owner...
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... 104 Clutching Chart 144 Models...107 155 Models...109 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage Care, Storage 104 Coolant ...80 Cooling System...80 Customer Service ...116 F Fasteners, Hood and Side Panel ...53 Fluid Change, Chaincase ...76 Fluid Level Brake Fluid...85 Chaincase ...76 Oil Bottle ...62 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 36-37 Fuel ...60 Fuel Filter ...80 Fuel Lines ...80 Fuel Premix (Initial Fill) ...57 Fuel Pump ...79 Fuel Recommendation ...60 Fuel System Deicers ...61 Fuel Valve...61 Fuel Warnings...60...
... 104 Clutching Chart 144 Models...107 155 Models...109 Cold Weather Drive-Away ...19 Controls and Linkage Care, Storage 104 Coolant ...80 Cooling System...80 Customer Service ...116 F Fasteners, Hood and Side Panel ...53 Fluid Change, Chaincase ...76 Fluid Level Brake Fluid...85 Chaincase ...76 Oil Bottle ...62 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 36-37 Fuel ...60 Fuel Filter ...80 Fuel Lines ...80 Fuel Premix (Initial Fill) ...57 Fuel Pump ...79 Fuel Recommendation ...60 Fuel System Deicers ...61 Fuel Valve...61 Fuel Warnings...60...
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... Snow Conditions ...17 Independent Front Suspension...36 Indicator Lamps ...33 Inspection, Pre-Ride ...48 Instrument Cluster ...32-35 Intake Filters ...79 Intake Silencer ...19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock...52 Passenger Grab Handle ...30 Passenger Seat Installation ...28 Passenger Seat Removal ...29 Passenger Warning ...23 Polaris Products and Part Numbers . 110 Preload, IFS Shock Spring...37 Pre-Ride Checklist...48 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...49 R Rail Slide Wear ...99 Rear Suspension Adjustments ...38-43 Rear Track Shock Spring (144...
... Snow Conditions ...17 Independent Front Suspension...36 Indicator Lamps ...33 Inspection, Pre-Ride ...48 Instrument Cluster ...32-35 Intake Filters ...79 Intake Silencer ...19 P Parking Brake Lever Lock...52 Passenger Grab Handle ...30 Passenger Seat Installation ...28 Passenger Seat Removal ...29 Passenger Warning ...23 Polaris Products and Part Numbers . 110 Preload, IFS Shock Spring...37 Pre-Ride Checklist...48 Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection ...49 R Rail Slide Wear ...99 Rear Suspension Adjustments ...38-43 Rear Track Shock Spring (144...
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... Track Cooling ...59 Snow Conditions...17 Spark Plug...78 Spark Plug Condition ...78 Spark Plug Recommendations ...77 Spark Plugs ...77-78 Specifications 144 Models...106-107 155 Models...108-109 Speed...15 Speedometer ...32 Spring Preload, Rear (155) ...42 Spring Preload, IFS Shock ...37 Starting the Engine ...55 Steering Inspection ...95 Steering System ...95-99 Steering System Inspection...53 Stopping, Emergency ...56 Storage Procedures ...103-105 Storage, Cargo ...30 Storage, Daily ...68 Survival Preparation ...11 Suspension...
... Track Cooling ...59 Snow Conditions...17 Spark Plug...78 Spark Plug Condition ...78 Spark Plug Recommendations ...77 Spark Plugs ...77-78 Specifications 144 Models...106-107 155 Models...108-109 Speed...15 Speedometer ...32 Spring Preload, Rear (155) ...42 Spring Preload, IFS Shock ...37 Starting the Engine ...55 Steering Inspection ...95 Steering System ...95-99 Steering System Inspection...53 Stopping, Emergency ...56 Storage Procedures ...103-105 Storage, Cargo ...30 Storage, Daily ...68 Survival Preparation ...11 Suspension...