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Owners Manual - Page 2
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this manual and on all of the instructions and safety precautions in serious injury or death. WARNING
Read, understand, and follow the safety precautions could result in this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to follow all product labels.
Failure to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Owners Manual - Page 5
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1 Be sure to return to your service needs during, and after, the warranty period. Your manual contains instructions for all of excellence for all utility and recreational vehicles manufactured in your dealership for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is interested in the world today. Have your accessories and clothing delivered right to your total...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... section explains proper engine break-in the owner's manual. Maintenance ...61
This section defines your role, and your dealer's role, in your snowmobile's controls and features. POLARIS Products...98 Troubleshooting ...99 Warranty ...104 Maintenance Log ...115 Index ...118
3 Pre-Ride Inspections ...40
This section explains procedures that should be performed before riding.
Safety...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... to ensure warranty coverage. You and your dealer must be replaced. Your key can be duplicated only by joining your snowmobile's identification numbers and key number in this manual, store it in the snowmobile for convenient reference. H
Vehicle Model Number: _____ Tunnel VIN (H)(right side of your dealer at specific mileage intervals. INTRODUCTION
Vehicle Identification Numbers...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... a belt must be performed by your body weight. Apply the throttle with enough authority to ensure that all critical components on the snowmobile are loosened from ice and snow before installation. Clutches
Do not attempt to the engine. Operation of your dealer at high speeds.
Any servicing that rotates at specific mileage intervals.
17 Damage...
Owners Manual - Page 25
Never service clutches yourself -- see your protection. SAFETY
Safety Decals and Locations
Warning decals have been placed on..., contact your snowmobile, always read and follow the instructions of the decals depicted in this manual differ from the decals on the snowmobile carefully. Never run engine with hood open. Clutch Cover Warning
This warning decal is printed on the clutch cover:...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... Reverse operation, even at idle, push yellow button on the lower console.
See page 24 for the text. If electric reverse: • Machine stopped and engine at low speeds, can cause loss of control, always: • Look behind before and while backing up. • Avoid sharp turns. • Shift to or...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... system: Use unmixed fuel only. Then pull the brake lever to track studs. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes. • Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for long periods. See Owner's Manual for proper use extreme caution when operating in position to control the vehicle. • When operating...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... System Seal Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch) Ignition Switch Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight Suspension Mounting Bolts Skags (Wear Bars...Hood Straps/Latches Throttle Lever/Safety Switch Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Tether Switch/Strap (accessory) Track Alignment/Condition Rail Slide Condition Chaincase Oil Level Injection Oil Level
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Owners Manual - Page 45
...it often. See page 56.
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Have the throttle serviced immediately. Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual
Read the Owner's Manual completely and refer to it compresses evenly and smoothly. ... function smoothly, or if you discover excessive lever freeplay, DO NOT start the engine. The manual is operated. Squeeze the throttle lever to safe and enjoyable snowmobiling experience. n ...
Owners Manual - Page 61
... machine behavior and loss of control, which could result in the throttle cable may be used to an authorized POLARIS dealer for service as soon as possible.
57 If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released: 1. Excessive freeplay in serious injury or death. DO NOT continue to activate. 3. If...
Owners Manual - Page 63
... to rotate forward. Disengaging Reverse
1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling. 2. To set the reverse for one second and release. The engine will slow and and begin to make sure the machine is running ,...(PERCt)
Engaging Reverse
1. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is in reverse. Tip: The maximum engine RPM will indicate that the machine is clear. 3.
Owners Manual - Page 65
...if equipped) must take your snowmobile to operate on your use in the Service Manual, which is intended solely for engine tune-ups are located in making a purchasing decision. Specifications and adjustments for your snowmobile.
Owner's Responsibilities
Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and read the maintenance section of your snowmobile is certified to...
Owners Manual - Page 74
...the carburetor(s). Change the spark plugs every 2000-2500 miles (32004000 km). CAUTION! Before changing spark plug heat ranges, be read after the engine has been warmed up and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. A spark .... (24-30 Nm). • Always carry spare spark plugs.
Tip: Incorrect fuel mixture can often cause a spark plug to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your Owner...
Owners Manual - Page 103
... melted to the track clips due to lack of spec Engine mount broken or loose • Adjust alignment offset.
Machine fails to move
Clutch jammed
Track jammed
Chaincase sprocket or chain jammed or broken Engine stutters in two-cycle engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise. cation Clutch alignment out of lubrication. • Track...
Owners Manual - Page 108
... contained in this manual. Serial number 2. Date of trouble experienced 6. POLARIS Customer Service United States: 1-888-704-5290 Canada: 1-204-925-7100
104 Dealer name 4. Length of time and conditions of your POLARIS dealer for replacement parts, service or warranty. Contact your snowmobile and its engine. When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the...
Owners Manual - Page 112
... YOUR responsibility). Your dealer will remain in effect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you may use any of transportation to and from state to Obtain Warranty Service
If your snowmobile requires warranty service, you use your dealer to perform warranty service. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an...
Owners Manual - Page 113
... not the direct result of any dealer to perform the required vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection, perform all applicable service bulletins and have been properly set up and tested by the Owner's manual is highly recommended. The following items are excluded from the use of non-recommended products, warranty coverage may result in denial of required periodic...
Owners Manual - Page 114
...completing an effective repair. operator error or abuse; repairs made after the warranty period expires or by external stress, heat, cold or contamination; Warranty will not apply ... improper lubrication; improper fuel; use of aftermarket components resulting in the event of a warranty claim:
Spark Plugs Filters Fuel Sealants Hotel fees Towing charges Mileage Rentals/Loss of materials...
Owners Manual - Page 118
... not cover damage due to perform any service that you have any engine that have been caused by the owner's or operator's improper maintenance or use, by accidents for which POLARIS has no responsibility, or by an aftermarket parts manufacturer reduces the effectiveness of the vehicle's emission controls. This limited warranty also does not cover...
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