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... publication are trademarks of the original instructions. Copyright 2015 POLARIS Industries Inc. Depictions and/or procedures in part, is based on the latest product information at the time of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in U.S.A. 2016 600 IQ Racer Owner's Manual P/N 9926025 2 No liability can be accepted for omissions...
... publication are trademarks of the original instructions. Copyright 2015 POLARIS Industries Inc. Depictions and/or procedures in part, is based on the latest product information at the time of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in U.S.A. 2016 600 IQ Racer Owner's Manual P/N 9926025 2 No liability can be accepted for omissions...
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... 28 Do not operate engine with the track or a fall from the labels on your protection. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press down and turn to purchase a replacement. Entanglement with this manual differ from seat back can result in this guard removed. SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Warning labels have the NO PASSENGER warning label on the lower center console: WARNING This vehicle is designed for your snowmobile...
... 28 Do not operate engine with the track or a fall from the labels on your protection. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press down and turn to purchase a replacement. Entanglement with this manual differ from seat back can result in this guard removed. SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Warning labels have the NO PASSENGER warning label on the lower center console: WARNING This vehicle is designed for your snowmobile...
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... throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Be seated and in insufficient time for long periods. SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Operation Warning The operation warning label is latched. Make sure hood is located on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is designed for proper use only. See Owner's Manual...
... throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Be seated and in insufficient time for long periods. SAFETY Safety Labels and Locations Operation Warning The operation warning label is latched. Make sure hood is located on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement. • This vehicle is designed for proper use only. See Owner's Manual...
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Recommended Oil 600 IQ Racer VES RACE 2-Cycle Engine Oil Fuel Recommendations Always use the recommended fuels for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Fuel Premix Initial Tank of oil. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection system blockage, resulting in serious and costly engine damage. Always premix the fuel. NOTICE: Using fuels with a lower than recommended octane or operating with each other. Always use premium non-oxygenated (92...
Recommended Oil 600 IQ Racer VES RACE 2-Cycle Engine Oil Fuel Recommendations Always use the recommended fuels for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Fuel Premix Initial Tank of oil. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection system blockage, resulting in serious and costly engine damage. Always premix the fuel. NOTICE: Using fuels with a lower than recommended octane or operating with each other. Always use premium non-oxygenated (92...
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... Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on a level surface and support it isn't possible to use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in place can easily collide with...
... Daily Storage At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile on a level surface and support it isn't possible to use a tow hitch until you've read the following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions. Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in place can easily collide with...
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... Service Manual, which is performed. You 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 qualified service technician. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of 91(R+M)/2. The ECI label should review the limitations of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover...
... Service Manual, which is performed. You 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 qualified service technician. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of 91(R+M)/2. The ECI label should review the limitations of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover...
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Start the engine and turn the headlight switch to the center of the headlight beam should be adjusted for proper aim. 25 ft. (7.6 m) Lamp Center Height 2" (5.1 cm) Adjustment Nut 83 The most intense part of the headlight and make a mark on the wall. Turn the knob in or out as needed for vertical aim using the following procedure. 1. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Adjustment The headlight may...
Start the engine and turn the headlight switch to the center of the headlight beam should be adjusted for proper aim. 25 ft. (7.6 m) Lamp Center Height 2" (5.1 cm) Adjustment Nut 83 The most intense part of the headlight and make a mark on the wall. Turn the knob in or out as needed for vertical aim using the following procedure. 1. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Adjustment The headlight may...
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.... Lift spring carefully around 1 wire harness (2) and flip to the bulb (3), withdraw bulb from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the spring (1) 3 together and lift until it with bare fingers. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. Grasp bulb by metal base and carefully separate bulb from the headlight assembly. 2 2. Remove the plenum covering from harness...
.... Lift spring carefully around 1 wire harness (2) and flip to the bulb (3), withdraw bulb from skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the spring (1) 3 together and lift until it with bare fingers. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. Grasp bulb by metal base and carefully separate bulb from the headlight assembly. 2 2. Remove the plenum covering from harness...
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Verify headlight aim. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement 1. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Bulb Installation 1. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it . 4. Connect the spring to remove it. 3. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to secure it into the wire harness. 2. Install a new bulb. Push the bulb inward and turn it around the wire harness. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing, placing...
Verify headlight aim. Taillight/Brake Light Replacement 1. Remove the screws securing the taillight lens. MAINTENANCE Lights Headlight Bulb Installation 1. Hold the bulb by its metal base and install it . 4. Connect the spring to remove it. 3. Push the bulb inward and turn it clockwise to secure it into the wire harness. 2. Install a new bulb. Push the bulb inward and turn it around the wire harness. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing, placing...
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...-.75 mm) from the engine case. Reinstall the side panel. Torque Stop If the snowmobile is equipped with , or slightly above, the outer circumference of the driven clutch sheaves. Remove the L-wrench and store it in period. Close the clutch guard and reinstall the retaining pin. 6. Adjust if necessary. The belt will seat itself in the driven...
...-.75 mm) from the engine case. Reinstall the side panel. Torque Stop If the snowmobile is equipped with , or slightly above, the outer circumference of the driven clutch sheaves. Remove the L-wrench and store it in period. Close the clutch guard and reinstall the retaining pin. 6. Adjust if necessary. The belt will seat itself in the driven...
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... center of the rear idler wheel. 4. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension 600 IQ Racer Slack Measurement 1/2-1 inch (1.25-2.54 cm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16 inches (40 cm) ahead of the machine and safely support it off . 2. Lift the rear of rear idler shaft TIP: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is critical for proper handling. MAINTENANCE...
... center of the rear idler wheel. 4. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension 600 IQ Racer Slack Measurement 1/2-1 inch (1.25-2.54 cm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16 inches (40 cm) ahead of the machine and safely support it off . 2. Lift the rear of rear idler shaft TIP: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is critical for proper handling. MAINTENANCE...
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... unused fuel from the fuel tank to the floor. 101 Securely support the front of POLARIS injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Wait one to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to two minutes and perform steps 3-5 on remaining cylinders. 7.
... unused fuel from the fuel tank to the floor. 101 Securely support the front of POLARIS injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Wait one to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use fuel after storage. 2. MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to two minutes and perform steps 3-5 on remaining cylinders. 7.
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SPECIFICATIONS 600 IQ Racer Capacities and Dimensions Body Style IQ Rider Capacity 1 Rider Coolant Capacity 5.7 qts. (5.4) Fuel Capacity 4 gal. (15.1) Oil Capacity N/A Chaincase Oil Capacity 11 oz. (325.3 ml) Gearcase Oil Capacity N/A Length 117 in. (297 cm) Designed Width 43.1 in. (109 cm) Height 47 in. (119 cm) Brake Type Hayes Phantom Drive Clutch Center Distance 10.625 in. (27 cm) Drive Belt P/N 3211114 Clutch Type P-85 Reverse Transmission N/A Engine and Cooling Engine S5124-6044-OS6G Displacement 599 cc Cylinders 2 Bore x Stroke (mm) 73...
SPECIFICATIONS 600 IQ Racer Capacities and Dimensions Body Style IQ Rider Capacity 1 Rider Coolant Capacity 5.7 qts. (5.4) Fuel Capacity 4 gal. (15.1) Oil Capacity N/A Chaincase Oil Capacity 11 oz. (325.3 ml) Gearcase Oil Capacity N/A Length 117 in. (297 cm) Designed Width 43.1 in. (109 cm) Height 47 in. (119 cm) Brake Type Hayes Phantom Drive Clutch Center Distance 10.625 in. (27 cm) Drive Belt P/N 3211114 Clutch Type P-85 Reverse Transmission N/A Engine and Cooling Engine S5124-6044-OS6G Displacement 599 cc Cylinders 2 Bore x Stroke (mm) 73...
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SPECIFICATIONS 600 IQ Racer Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE °F: ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) 0-600 (0-2000) 600...to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -31 520 500 490 480 460 450 430 55 55... with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 600 IQ Racer 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. 0-900 (0-2000) 10-58...
SPECIFICATIONS 600 IQ Racer Carburetor Jetting *Shaded cells indicate factory settings. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE °F: ALTITUDE Meters (Feet) 0-600 (0-2000) 600...to +2 -1 to +10 +7 to the use of U.S.A. federal regulation 40 CFR 1051.115(d)(3) and is an acceptable alternative to +18 -31 520 500 490 480 460 450 430 55 55... with the provisions of tamper-resistant features. 600 IQ Racer 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. 0-900 (0-2000) 10-58...
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... power) Incorrect clutching Carburetor and fuel pump Engine continually backfires Faulty plug(s) Fuel System Engine backfires but fails to start , check for assurance against fuel line icing). • Reinstall spark plug wires to the corresponding cylinder. If there's no adjustment to change plug(s) • Mixture is too lean. TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Engine turns but fails to start Spark plug wires may be on . • Make sure the fuel tank contains fuel. • Ice may be in the fuel line, filter...
... power) Incorrect clutching Carburetor and fuel pump Engine continually backfires Faulty plug(s) Fuel System Engine backfires but fails to start , check for assurance against fuel line icing). • Reinstall spark plug wires to the corresponding cylinder. If there's no adjustment to change plug(s) • Mixture is too lean. TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Engine turns but fails to start Spark plug wires may be on . • Make sure the fuel tank contains fuel. • Ice may be in the fuel line, filter...
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... NOT COVER CLAIMS OF DEFECTIVE DESIGN. surface imperfections caused by an unauthorized repair center; Warranty will not apply to the following items: Skis Tracks Suspension components Brake components Seat components Clutches and components Steering components Batteries Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Idler wheels Sealants Coolant Fuel Ski wear rods Slide rails Finished and unfinished surfaces Carburetor/Throttle body components Engine components Drive belts Hydraulic components Circuit breakers/Fuses Electronic components Spark Plugs Lubricants Filters...
... NOT COVER CLAIMS OF DEFECTIVE DESIGN. surface imperfections caused by an unauthorized repair center; Warranty will not apply to the following items: Skis Tracks Suspension components Brake components Seat components Clutches and components Steering components Batteries Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps Idler wheels Sealants Coolant Fuel Ski wear rods Slide rails Finished and unfinished surfaces Carburetor/Throttle body components Engine components Drive belts Hydraulic components Circuit breakers/Fuses Electronic components Spark Plugs Lubricants Filters...
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...information and notices regarding your country to perform the warranty repair. If you purchase from a private party: If you purchase a POLARIS product from a private party, to ...service bulletin repairs must be required to present documentation of the Warranty Registration Form to an authorized POLARIS dealer. however, you may be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. If you move or are traveling temporarily outside of the destination country before you move to POLARIS in your product. 117 WARRANTY How to Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service...
...information and notices regarding your country to perform the warranty repair. If you purchase from a private party: If you purchase a POLARIS product from a private party, to ...service bulletin repairs must be required to present documentation of the Warranty Registration Form to an authorized POLARIS dealer. however, you may be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer. If you move or are traveling temporarily outside of the destination country before you move to POLARIS in your product. 117 WARRANTY How to Obtain Warranty Service If your vehicle requires warranty service...
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... the vehicle owner. For exhaust emissions, emission-related components include any engine parts related to meet these regulations. warrants that would cause it covers components of vehicle travel; POLARIS warrants that the vehicle is first purchased and continues 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...
... the vehicle owner. For exhaust emissions, emission-related components include any engine parts related to meet these regulations. warrants that would cause it covers components of vehicle travel; POLARIS warrants that the vehicle is first purchased and continues 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...
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..., Flushing ...77 Customer Service...113 E Electrical Connections ...102 Emissions Limited Warranty. . 119-120 Engine Break-In ...56-58 Engine Protection ...100-101 Engine Safety ...10 Engine Starting ...59 Engine Stop Switch ...60 Environment ...6 Exhaust System ...79 Exhaust System (VES) ...74 F Front Rear Scissor Stop...44 Front Springs...38 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 34-38 Fuel Filter ...75 Fuel Lines ...75 Fuel Premix ...57 Fuel Pump ...74 Fuel Recommendations ...57 Fuel Safety ...55 Fuel System Deicers ...58 124
..., Flushing ...77 Customer Service...113 E Electrical Connections ...102 Emissions Limited Warranty. . 119-120 Engine Break-In ...56-58 Engine Protection ...100-101 Engine Safety ...10 Engine Starting ...59 Engine Stop Switch ...60 Environment ...6 Exhaust System ...79 Exhaust System (VES) ...74 F Front Rear Scissor Stop...44 Front Springs...38 Front Suspension Adjustments . . 34-38 Fuel Filter ...75 Fuel Lines ...75 Fuel Premix ...57 Fuel Pump ...74 Fuel Recommendations ...57 Fuel Safety ...55 Fuel System Deicers ...58 124
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... Spark Plug Condition...72-73 Spark Plug Removal ...73 Spark Plugs ...72-73 Speed ...13 Spring Preload, IFS Shock...35 Starting the Engine ...59 Steering Inspection/Adjustment...95 Steering Post Lubrication ...69 Steering System ...52, 95-97 Stopping, Emergency...60 Storage, Daily ...63 Storage, Extended ...99-103 Studs ...47 Survival Preparation ...12 Suspension Coupling ...43 Suspension Inspection, Pre-Ride ...98 Suspension Lubrication, Front...69 Suspension Lubrication, Rear ...69 Suspension Maintenance ...98 Suspension Performance Tips ...39 Switches...
... Spark Plug Condition...72-73 Spark Plug Removal ...73 Spark Plugs ...72-73 Speed ...13 Spring Preload, IFS Shock...35 Starting the Engine ...59 Steering Inspection/Adjustment...95 Steering Post Lubrication ...69 Steering System ...52, 95-97 Stopping, Emergency...60 Storage, Daily ...63 Storage, Extended ...99-103 Studs ...47 Survival Preparation ...12 Suspension Coupling ...43 Suspension Inspection, Pre-Ride ...98 Suspension Lubrication, Front...69 Suspension Lubrication, Rear ...69 Suspension Maintenance ...98 Suspension Performance Tips ...39 Switches...