Polaris 550 Indy 2022, Owner'S Manual

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4. Release the throttle, apply the brakes, shut off the engine and lower the
snowmobile to the ground.
5. Grasp the skis by their front loops and move them from side to side to loosen
snow and ice.
SLIDE RAIL AND TRACK COOLING
NOTICE
Inadequate cooling and lubrication will lead to overheating of the slide rail and
track, resulting in premature wear and failure. Reduce speeds and frequently
drive into fresh snow to allow adequate cooling and polishing of the slide rail
and track surfaces. Avoid operating on ice, hard-packed surfaces or roads.
FUEL
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
• Always refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Always turn off the engine before refueling.
• Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where
refueling is performed or where gasoline is stored.
• If gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap
and water and change clothing.
• Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness or death in a
short time.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Operate this vehicle only
outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Your POLARIS engine is designed to run on 87 octane non-oxygenated or 89
octane oxygenated pump gasoline. There's a great deal of variability in the
quality of the 87 octane gasoline available across the country, so we encourage
the use of premium fuel when possible.
Do not use fuel containing more than
10% ethanol (including E85) .
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