Polaris 550 IQ 136 2013, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Before Starting the Engine
Steering System
Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right to be sure ice
and snow are not interfering with full left and right steering. If difficulty
is encountered, remove ice and snow build-up that may be obstructing
the steering linkage.
Track
WARNING! Operating the snowmobile with a damaged track increases the
possibility of track failure, which could cause loss of control resulting in serious
injury or death. Always inspect the track for damage before using the vehicle.
Use of traction products such as studs increases the possibility of track
damage and/or failure. Driving at high speeds for extended periods of
time in marginal lubrication could severely damage track rods, break
track edges, and cause other track damage. Examples of marginal lubri-
cation would include frozen bodies of water without snow cover, icy
trails, and no-snow conditions.
Tip: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or poor lubrication con-
ditions voids the track warranty.