Polaris 550 Indy 2022, Owner'S Manual

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1. Cover the snowmobile with a Polaris cover or after-market equivalent cover.
2. Store in a location away from water, tall grass, and direct sunlight. The
storage location should have some level of ventilation to prevent stagnant,
humid air from accumulating in and around the snowmobile.
WINTER RIDE PREPARATION
Preparing a snowmobile for in-season service is basically performing some of
the summer storage procedures in reverse order.
1. Move the snowmobile outside to a well-ventilated area. Raise the rear
suspension up, off the ground. Remove the engine compartment side panel
and hood.
2. Prep the primary and back up (secondary) for winter use. It is recommended
the belts be washed with a solution of warm, soapy water and allowed to air
dry.
3. If the snowmobile is equipped with electric start or a PIDD on-board battery,
remove the battery from the battery tender and re-install it back into the
battery box. Follow the owner’s manual for battery installation procedures.
4. Verify the spark plugs are installed and torqued. Re-install the spark plug
wires.
NOTICE
Verify you hear an audible “click” when pushing the spark plug caps down onto
the spark plugs. This ensures the plug caps are seated properly.
5. If you placed dryer sheets inside the engine compartment, remove them.
6. Using clean and dry shop towel, wipe down the exhaust pipe , silencer, and
clutch sheaves.
7. Install the primary drive belt onto the clutches with the “Polaris” writing
readable from the outside of the snowmobile.
8. Install the back-up (secondary) drive belt into the belt holder.
9. On the carbureted snowmobiles, turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON
position.
10. With the track suspended up, off the ground, follow the track tension
adjustment procedure as outlined in your owner’s manual.
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