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Owners Manual - Page 2
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow the safety precautions could result in this manual and on all product labels. Failure to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in serious injury or death.
Owners Manual - Page 5
.... Your POLARIS dealer knows your accessories and clothing delivered right to visit us online at POLARIS we 've ever produced. Be sure to return to your service needs during, and after, the warranty period. Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your POLARIS vehicle, making it the finest machine...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...'s manual.
POLARIS Products...106 Troubleshooting ...107 Warranty ...vehicle operation and identifies warning labels and their locations. Pre-Ride Inspections ...52
This section explains procedures that should be performed before riding.
Features ...26
This section identifies the locations of features and general operating procedures. Operation ...59
This section explains proper engine...
Owners Manual - Page 20
...to allow adequate cooling and polishing of direction when operating on slippery surfaces. Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right steering. Proceed slowly and use extra caution... surfaces.
WARNING! Avoid operating for the engine, adequate snow cover is opened, the snowmobile will lead to the slide rail, track and/or engine. If difficulty is encountered, remove ice ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...manual differ from the labels on your protection. Clutch Warning
This warning label is found on the pressure cap of applicable liquid cooled models:
WARNING Do not open . See your POLARIS dealer to release cap. 13 PSI
21 Do not operate engine...at no charge. Never service clutches yourself. The part number is found on the oil bottle:
WARNING Do not operate engine with the clutch guard ...
Owners Manual - Page 26
...of control resulting in serious injury or death. If electric reverse: • Machine stopped and engine at idle, push yellow button on the console:
WARNING Reverse operation, even at low speeds... • Shift to reverse. NOTE: For more information, see Owner's Manual. Flashing light on the console:
WARNING This vehicle is located on LH control to or from reverse only when stopped. &#...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...all warnings and the Owner's Manual before or while operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is also located on next page)
24 Check local laws for a replacement. • This vehicle is missing, contact a ... operating this vehicle. • In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch, located on the top of the throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. SAFETY
Safety...
Owners Manual - Page 29
...Use unmixed fuel only. See Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products. • Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of ski carbides to control the vehicle. Be ...stopping. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. Check oil level when refueling.
25 Reduce ...
Owners Manual - Page 37
.... Reverse Indicator This indicator flashes when the transmission is overheating. The operator should take action to alert the operator that the engine is in the bottle, but when the light... the parking brake is in serious engine damage. It will also illuminate when the service brake is engaged. FEATURES
Instrument Cluster
Indicators
Check Engine Indicator This indicator appears if an EFI...
Owners Manual - Page 68
... not use lower than 10% ethanol.
Although 87 octane fuel is usable, some engine performance will be lost and fuel economy will result in your snowmobile. Fuel System Deicers
If you use of isopropyl-based fuel system deicer. Perform maintenance as recommended. Add one to two ounces per gallon (8-16 ml per liter) of POLARIS products. If you...
Owners Manual - Page 71
... switches are disconnected, the ignition key switch must return to an authorized POLARIS dealer for service. DO NOT continue to an authorized POLARIS dealer for service. The lever and cable must be disconnected from starting procedures. 5. If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released: 1. If the throttle lever operates properly...
Owners Manual - Page 73
... your vehicle is in reverse. TIP: If the engine stops running, the snowmobile will be 6000 when in forward.
69 Never engage the starter when the engine is running WILL result in reverse. Apply the throttle slowly to rotate forward.
NOTICE: Engaging the starter when the engine is in serious engine damage, especially if the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 76
... POLARIS dealer to perform any service that the specified maintenance is permanently affixed to operate on gasoline with a check engine light and it comes on your owner's manual. Non-ionizing Radiation
This vehicle emits some electromagnetic energy. You are required by U.S. Owner's Responsibilities
Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the...
Owners Manual - Page 85
... system. If a fuel line has been damaged or kinked, replace it promptly.
81 When operating in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 74. Always check fuel line condition after periods of snow.
Fuel Pump
All fuel pump service must be performed by an authorized POLARIS dealer. Always store fuel in poor engine performance. Do not attempt to service the fuel pump.
Owners Manual - Page 89
...
The over-temperature indicator on your snowmobile.
85 Ask your dealer for service. The indicator will automatically reduce engine power and create a misfire condition. If engine overheating seems to be performed when the engine is hot. Flushing the Cooling System
To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to cool down . Add coolant if the...
Owners Manual - Page 111
... to lack of spec Engine mount broken or loose • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt turns over
Wrong belt for twisted belt or broken spring. TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise. Problem
Erratic engine operating RPM...
Owners Manual - Page 116
... and its engine. When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the following information: 1. POLARIS Customer Service United States: 1-888-704-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100
112 WARRANTY
Service and Warranty Information
Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
Read and understand the service data and the POLARIS warranty information contained in this manual. Model...
Owners Manual - Page 119
... are void because of transportation to repair POLARIS snowmobiles. POLARIS FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.
When requesting warranty service you use of the above limitation may cause engine damage. Please work with controlling state law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not be , but are not limited to: •...
Owners Manual - Page 120
...denial of non-recommended products, warranty coverage may void the warranty. improper engine timing; surface imperfections caused by the Owner's manual is highly recommended. use of the product in the event of a warranty claim:
Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of completing an effective repair. Batteries (unless defective) Cosmetic...
Owners Manual - Page 124
... rights and responsibilities, please contact the POLARIS Warranty Department at the exclusive option of POLARIS, repair or replacement of POLARIS. This limited warranty excludes failures not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.This limited warranty does not cover damage due to perform any questions regarding your vehicle. POLARIS recommends that may not apply if...
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