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PMS 419 550 IQ Shift 550 IQ Shift ES 550 Shift 136 550 Shift 136 ES 550 IQ LXT Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
PMS 419 550 IQ Shift 550 IQ Shift ES 550 Shift 136 550 Shift 136 ES 550 IQ LXT Snowmobile Owner's Manual for Maintenance and Safety
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... information at the time of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in U.S.A. Depictions and/or procedures in this vehicle are registered trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® IQ® PERC® THE WAY OUT® IQ SHIFT® Copyright 2010 POLARIS Sales Inc. Owner's Manual P/N 9922858 2011 550 IQ SHIFT/ES, 550 SHIFT 136/ES, 550 IQ LXT 2 All...
... information at the time of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in U.S.A. Depictions and/or procedures in this vehicle are registered trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.: POLARIS® IQ® PERC® THE WAY OUT® IQ SHIFT® Copyright 2010 POLARIS Sales Inc. Owner's Manual P/N 9922858 2011 550 IQ SHIFT/ES, 550 SHIFT 136/ES, 550 IQ LXT 2 All...
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Cargo Overload Too much weight on the rear of the machine 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 Operators Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. If it isn't possible to steer. For added protection...
Cargo Overload Too much weight on the rear of the machine 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 Operators Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. If it isn't possible to steer. For added protection...
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... filter removed. Maneuverability will change for a passenger. Intake Silencer Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 62 of your dealer. Apply the throttle with enough authority to drive. Clutches Do not attempt to the engine. Operation of time, especially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are thoroughly inspected by the shifting...
... filter removed. Maneuverability will change for a passenger. Intake Silencer Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed. Maintenance Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 62 of your dealer. Apply the throttle with enough authority to drive. Clutches Do not attempt to the engine. Operation of time, especially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are thoroughly inspected by the shifting...
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... and to provide protection under various conditions. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel for a machine before attempting ambitious maneuvers. • A snowmobile depends on slippery surfaces or when driving in a group of any snowmobile traffic around your snowmobile over large drifts or similar terrain. The seat and suspension of your back because of...
... and to provide protection under various conditions. Even seasoned drivers should spend some time getting the feel for a machine before attempting ambitious maneuvers. • A snowmobile depends on slippery surfaces or when driving in a group of any snowmobile traffic around your snowmobile over large drifts or similar terrain. The seat and suspension of your back because of...
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... a warning decal on the lower right console. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for operator only. WARNING This vehicle is on the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. H "No Passenger" Warning Snowmobiles designed for operator and "ONE" passenger only. H 22 Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. Do not sit on seat back. SAFETY Safety...
... a warning decal on the lower right console. "NO PASSENGER" Passenger Warning Snowmobiles designed for operator only. WARNING This vehicle is on the rear of the tunnel: Stay clear of track. H "No Passenger" Warning Snowmobiles designed for operator and "ONE" passenger only. H 22 Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death. Do not sit on seat back. SAFETY Safety...
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.... Be seated and in unfamiliar terrain. • Excessive speed, especially at night or with a passenger (on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning • To avoid serious injury or death, read and understand all warnings and the Owner's Manual before or while operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is...
.... Be seated and in unfamiliar terrain. • Excessive speed, especially at night or with a passenger (on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning • To avoid serious injury or death, read and understand all warnings and the Owner's Manual before or while operating this vehicle. • This vehicle is...
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... the brake lever is running. It will illuminate if the parking brake lever lock is set while the engine is squeezed tightly enough, the lock will return to remain stationary; Hold the lock forward while releasing the brake lever. The brake light will also illuminate when the service brake is completely disengaged before operating the snowmobile. 43 Master Cylinder Reservoir/ Cover 4. Parking Brake Lever 1 2 Lock 3. In extreme cases it serviced...
... the brake lever is running. It will illuminate if the parking brake lever lock is set while the engine is squeezed tightly enough, the lock will return to remain stationary; Hold the lock forward while releasing the brake lever. The brake light will also illuminate when the service brake is completely disengaged before operating the snowmobile. 43 Master Cylinder Reservoir/ Cover 4. Parking Brake Lever 1 2 Lock 3. In extreme cases it serviced...
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... of fuel. Vary the throttle openings and machine speeds to reduce friction on your vehicle. Drive with one pint of POLARIS injection oil for each five gallons of an emergency. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, lines, and all close -fitted engine parts. See page 56 for extended...
... of fuel. Vary the throttle openings and machine speeds to reduce friction on your vehicle. Drive with one pint of POLARIS injection oil for each five gallons of an emergency. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, lines, and all close -fitted engine parts. See page 56 for extended...
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WARNING! Start the engine and allow restarting. A properly functioning switch must shut down the engine. 56 If the throttle safety switch does not shut off the engine during a carburetor/throttle system malfunction, immediately push down the engine 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 the engine quickly. Do not...
WARNING! Start the engine and allow restarting. A properly functioning switch must shut down the engine. 56 If the throttle safety switch does not shut off the engine during a carburetor/throttle system malfunction, immediately push down the engine 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 the engine quickly. Do not...
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... snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any possibility of vehicle with the drive belt in place can easily collide with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to the engine and drive system. OPERATION Towing Do not use the front bumper to the steering components.
... snowmobile before towing, and have no braking power and can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any possibility of vehicle with the drive belt in place can easily collide with a rope have someone ride on the towed snowmobile to the engine and drive system. OPERATION Towing Do not use the front bumper to the steering components.
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... maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on gasoline with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. POLARIS recommends that you purchase the snowmobile. If your owner's manual. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. Emission Control Maintenance Requirements Your snowmobile is performed. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Emission Control Label...
... maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on gasoline with a minimum octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. POLARIS recommends that you purchase the snowmobile. If your owner's manual. Owner's Responsibilities Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. Emission Control Maintenance Requirements Your snowmobile is performed. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Emission Control Label...
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... spring to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the harness. 3 Headlight Bulb Installation 1. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. NOTE: Recommended replacement bulbs include H4, HB2 and 9003 bulbs. 2. Carefully flip the spring back into the housing. 3. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it around the wire harness. 5. Lift the rubber boot to release it into the wire harness. Grasp the bulb...
... spring to the bulb (3), with1 draw the bulb from the harness. 3 Headlight Bulb Installation 1. Headlight Bulb Removal 1. NOTE: Recommended replacement bulbs include H4, HB2 and 9003 bulbs. 2. Carefully flip the spring back into the housing. 3. MAINTENANCE Lights Do not touch a halogen bulb with an alcohol-moistened towel. If fingers do touch the bulb, clean it around the wire harness. 5. Lift the rubber boot to release it into the wire harness. Grasp the bulb...
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... LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to you if inconsistent with your original selling dealer; We recommend the use your dealer to and from state to perform warranty service. however, you use of POLARIS engine oil. 2. Please work with controlling state law.
... LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must take it to a POLARIS dealer authorized to you if inconsistent with your original selling dealer; We recommend the use your dealer to and from state to perform warranty service. however, you use of POLARIS engine oil. 2. Please work with controlling state law.
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... sign the PDI form prior to delivery may void the warranty. Use 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 109 The following items are excluded from...
... sign the PDI form prior to delivery may void the warranty. Use 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 109 The following items are excluded from...
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... has been damaged by abuse, accident, fire or any other foreign substance ingestion/contamination; Batteries (unless defective) Cosmetic damage/repair Coolants Meals Shipping/ handling fees Product pick-up/delivery Loss of vacation/personal time This warranty also excludes failures resulting from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim: Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of materials or workmanship...
... has been damaged by abuse, accident, fire or any other foreign substance ingestion/contamination; Batteries (unless defective) Cosmetic damage/repair Coolants Meals Shipping/ handling fees Product pick-up/delivery Loss of vacation/personal time This warranty also excludes failures resulting from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim: Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of materials or workmanship...
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Dealers may be requested from POLARIS Industries. You should take your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from the country of the selling dealer's authorized location. Outside the Country where your vehicle was purchased: If you should consult an authorized dealer to perform the warranty repair. 111 This policy does not apply...
Dealers may be requested from POLARIS Industries. You should take your vehicle was purchased: Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must show the dealer photo identification from the country of the selling dealer's authorized location. Outside the Country where your vehicle was purchased: If you should consult an authorized dealer to perform the warranty repair. 111 This policy does not apply...
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... 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 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 the vehicle owner. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty This emissions limited...
... 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 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 the vehicle owner. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty This emissions limited...
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... Chaincase Oil...68-69 Choke...67 Choke Cable...67 Choke Operation ...47 Cleaning and Preservation ...95 Clutch Alignment Offset ...82 Clutch and Drive System ...96 Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning...21 Clutch Safety ...17 Clutch System ...82-85 E Electrical Connections...97 Emissions Limited Warranty . . 113-114 Engine Break-In...48 Engine Protection ...96 Engine Safety...8 Engine Stop Switch ...56 Environment ...5 Exhaust System ...73 F Front Rear Scissor Stop ...34 Front Suspension Adjustments...
... Chaincase Oil...68-69 Choke...67 Choke Cable...67 Choke Operation ...47 Cleaning and Preservation ...95 Clutch Alignment Offset ...82 Clutch and Drive System ...96 Clutch Center Distance ...82 Clutch Cover Warning...21 Clutch Safety ...17 Clutch System ...82-85 E Electrical Connections...97 Emissions Limited Warranty . . 113-114 Engine Break-In...48 Engine Protection ...96 Engine Safety...8 Engine Stop Switch ...56 Environment ...5 Exhaust System ...73 F Front Rear Scissor Stop ...34 Front Suspension Adjustments...
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... Fuel Valve...27, 52 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise ...5 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 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27 80 80 45 14 28 28 28 18 72 17 P Park Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warning ...Polaris Products ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...
... Fuel Valve...27, 52 N No Passenger Warning ...22 Noise ...5 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 G Grab Handle Adjustment ...27 H Handlebar Adjustments...Headlight Adjustment ...Headlight Bulb Installation ...Headlight Bulb Removal ...Hood Latches ...38 27 80 80 45 14 28 28 28 18 72 17 P Park Brake Lever Lock ...Passenger Warning ...Polaris Products ...Preload, IFS Shock Spring ...Pre-Ride Checklist ...Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection...