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MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the rear storage cover (A) if equipped.
2. Depending on your model, remove the screws (B) securing either

the taillight housing (C) or the lens cover (D).

3. Remove and replace the bulb (E).
4. Reassemble all components.

Summary of Contents for WideTrak

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Page 3: ...e exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Snowmobile engines discharge fuel and exhaust which contain chemica...

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Page 5: ...minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication Depictions and or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only No liab...

Page 6: ...produced For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle be sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this owner s manual Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance but info...

Page 7: ...section explains how to tailor the suspension and other features for an optimum riding experience Pre Ride Inspections 52 This section explains procedures that must be performed before riding Operatio...

Page 8: ...ur model may differ n Follow the maintenance program outlined in this manual Preventive maintenance ensures that critical components of the snowmobile are inspected by your dealer at specific mileage...

Page 9: ...body for snowmobile development recommends that snowmobiles conform to prescribed sound levels Polaris snowmobiles are engineered to conform to these SAE standards Our muffler systems are designed to...

Page 10: ...numbers are essential to its recovery and identification Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place Your key can be duplicated only by mating a Polaris key blank with one of your existing keys...

Page 11: ...n your vehicle or in this manual alerts you to the potential for personal injury WARNING The safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may result in serious injury or death CAUTION The sa...

Page 12: ...We strongly recommend that the operator check major and vital safety components before every ride All Polaris snowmobiles are designed and tested to provide safe operation when used as directed Failur...

Page 13: ...Never attempt adjustments with the engine running Turn off the ignition raise the hood make the adjustment secure shields and guards secure the hood and then restart the engine to check its operation...

Page 14: ...mirror a means of building a fire and a two way radio or cellular telephone For added protection carry the following items on your snowmobile at all times SSpare Drive Belt SExtra Set of Spark Plugs S...

Page 15: ...s seated behind the driver facing forward with both feet placed firmly on the running boards Slow down and avoid jumping your snowmobile Rider Capacities Driving 1 Up Some Polaris snowmobiles are desi...

Page 16: ...Multiplying speed MPH by 1 5 will equal the approximate number of feet per second your machine travels If your speed is 40 MPH your machine is traveling about 60 feet per second If you look back for o...

Page 17: ...ur view Always leave yourself a way out Variances in snow depth and or water currents may result in uneven ice thickness Always check with local residents or authorities for general information on con...

Page 18: ...flat slope or snow covered road but if the snowpack above is unstable enough you can trigger an avalanche on a steeper slope above you Always be aware of snow conditions above you as you travel in mou...

Page 19: ...e through your dealer to help reduce snow and ice build up Driving on Slippery Surfaces WARNING Driving on ice or hard packed snow reduces steering and braking control which may result in serious inju...

Page 20: ...hine to maintain proper balance and avoid possible roll over Slow down when reaching the crest of a hill Be prepared to react to obstacles sharp drops or other people or vehicles that may be on the ot...

Page 21: ...ed stops will also cause an overheated brake system This condition may lead to a sudden loss of brakes and or fire and may result in serious injury or death Clutch Guard Do not operate the engine with...

Page 22: ...track are loosened from ice and snow before attempting to drive Apply the throttle with enough authority to put the machine into motion but always operate within safety limits and on 2 Up machines wi...

Page 23: ...adequate snow cover is a requirement for operation of your machine Driving in too little snow will result in excessive wear and damage to the slide rail track and or engine If the machine becomes stuc...

Page 24: ...if they ve taken a snow mobile safety course and have an operator s certificate For their protection as well as yours make sure they take a snowmobile safe ty course Everyone can benefit from the cour...

Page 25: ...26 10 6 21 37 53 69 85 100 116 132 148 Wind Speeds Great er Than 40 MPH Have Little Added Little Danger For Properly Clothed Person Increasing Danger Great Danger Have Little Added Effect Clothed Per...

Page 26: ...The part number is printed on the decal Clutch Cover Warning This warning decal is found under the hood on the clutch cover Do not operate engine with hood open Do not attempt adjustment with engine r...

Page 27: ...ies the maximum recommended weight capacity for the carrier Never exceed the maximum recommended weight capacity for your machine Passenger Warning Polaris touring models and the WideTrak are designed...

Page 28: ...25 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Standard Reverse Warning The Polaris WideTrak snowmobile is equipped with standard reverse The reverse warning decal is located above the instrument housing...

Page 29: ...26 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Electronic Reverse Warning Polaris snowmobiles equipped with electronic reverse will have the electronic reverse warning decal WARNING AVERTISSEMENT...

Page 30: ...7 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning Operation warning decals are present on the console of all Polaris snowmobiles in both French and English Touring Models WideTrak WARNING WARNING...

Page 31: ...28 SAFETY Safety Decals and Locations Operation Warning Touring Models WideTrak AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT...

Page 32: ...1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Ignition Switch 3 Accessory Plug 4 Brake Lever 5 Electronic Fuel Gauge 6 Speedometer 7 Tachometer 8 Electric Shock Control Gauge 9 Engine Stop Switch 10 Throttle Control 11 Hood H...

Page 33: ...perator Seat 7 Passenger Seat 8 Trunk Cover 9 Taillights 10 Rear Bumper 11 Snow Flap 12 Passenger Grab Handle 13 Track 14 Suspension 15 Trailing Arm 16 Nosepan 17 Front Bumper 18 Skis 19 Grab Handle H...

Page 34: ...r each adjustment until the best ride is achieved Independent Front Suspension IFS The IFS is made up of the skis 1 front shocks and springs 2 and the components that connect these parts to both the s...

Page 35: ...the full travel of the shocks with occasional light bottoming To determine if your machine is using full travel push the jounce bumper down on the shock rod until it contacts the body and test ride th...

Page 36: ...used to achieve the desired ride The shocks have a wide range of adjustment capability By turning the screw clockwise the compression of the shock increases stiffening the ride When adjusting these s...

Page 37: ...d Increasing the spring preload too much may adversely affect the handling of the snowmobile and the performance of the suspension Never exceed one inch of preload beyond the factory settings and ensu...

Page 38: ...of mechanical theory tool use and shop procedures to perform the work safely and correctly Shocks contain high pressure nitrogen gas Use extreme caution when handling high pressure service equipment...

Page 39: ...e For further assistance see your dealer Suspension Performance Tips S Rider weight usually determines the position at which the spring pre load should be set However this may vary with riding style W...

Page 40: ...the distance between the ground and the rear bumper at the exact location used for measurement X This is measurement Y To determine sag commonly referred to as ride in subtract measurement Y from X S...

Page 41: ...yle A Low tension B Medium tension C High tension Indy Select Rear Shock The Indy Select rear shock allows for adjustments to the compression valving Locate the adjustment screw A near the base of the...

Page 42: ...ling links the movement of the front and rear torque arms to each other There are two types of rear suspension coupling Front To Rear Coupling and the Front Rear Scissor Stop FRSS The front rear sciss...

Page 43: ...nd the front torque arm Adjusting the RRSS either allows more weight to transfer to the rear for more traction or allows less weight to transfer to the rear resulting in improved cornering performance...

Page 44: ...gher position with the scissor stop tool 1 located in your tool kit To increase weight transfer or ski lift during acceleration move the RRSS to the rearward hole on high position The RRSS may also be...

Page 45: ...the cam up B Front Track Spring and Preload Front track spring and preload can also be adjusted Turn the screw C clockwise to tighten compression stiffen Turn the spring D clockwise to tighten preload...

Page 46: ...o the rail beam 3 Using a 9 16 wrench loosen the jam nuts B on the preload bolts 4 Adjust the preload bolts C to the desired RCA position 5 Tighten the jam nuts B NOTE Make sure the preload bolt conta...

Page 47: ...e current ACE position 2 If the soft or firm switch is pressed more than one time in succession it will adjust as many increments as the switch is pressed The electronics will do the math for the user...

Page 48: ...move one position can take up to 12 seconds depending on the rear shock loads Due to alternator limitations the ACE module will operate only at engine speeds above 3500 RPM Similar to the RCA on the s...

Page 49: ...the ground and the same spot on the running board The difference between the two readings should be approximately 1 1 2 3 8 cm If the difference is greater than 1 1 2 the rear spring should be adjuste...

Page 50: ...ver and throttle lever operate smoothly and do not hit the gas tank windshield or any other part of the machine when turned fully to the left or right 4 Torque the handlebar adjuster block bolts to 11...

Page 51: ...ll models Order PN 2870668 Use only Polaris parts and accessories on your Polaris snowmobile Use of unapproved parts and accessories may result in S Non compliance with government industry requirement...

Page 52: ...he snowmobile and to prevent ski wear caused by contact with roads and other bare terrain The addition of carbide skags is recommended with studded tracks to help maintain proper vehicle steering and...

Page 53: ...t 1 1 8 2 86 cm from the outside edge of the track CAUTION If traction products are added to the track wear strips must be installed in the tunnel to avoid excessive wear Never add shims to the wear s...

Page 54: ...el wear strips or wear strip coolers installed Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length See your dealer s studding chart for recommended traction accessories Components as viewed from the r...

Page 55: ...Recoil Rope 56 Coolant Level 98 Park Brake Lock Brake Lever Brake System 54 55 102 Auxiliary Shut Off Switch Engine Stop Switch 57 Ignition Switch 57 Taillight Brakelight Headlight 57 Suspension Mount...

Page 56: ...controls of your snowmobile If either should malfunction loss of control could result Make sure the throttle lever compresses evenly and smoothly The lever should immediately return to the idle positi...

Page 57: ...g the brake lever Proper operation depends on an adequate supply of air and moisture free hydraulic brake fluid in the system If the brake lever feels spongy when squeezed check the level and conditio...

Page 58: ...k forward and release the brake handle If the brake handle is squeezed tightly enough the lock will move freely into place Do not force the lock or it may break To release the lock squeeze the brake h...

Page 59: ...d cause other track damage Examples of marginal lubrication would include frozen bodies of water without snow cover icy trails and no snow conditions NOTE Track damage or failure caused by operation o...

Page 60: ...adlight high and low beam taillight and brake light for normal operation n Mirror Adjustment If equipped adjust your mirrors so they can be used to their full advantage n Check Surroundings to Verify...

Page 61: ...to ON 2 Pull kill switch shut off switch up to RUN 3 Flip choke toggle to FULL ON 4 Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages then pull abruptly to start the engine CAUTION Don t pull...

Page 62: ...leave the machine in this position for more than five minutes Engine RPM must be at idle before shifting the transmission Starting a Warm Engine 1 Turn the key to ON 2 Pull the kill switch shut off sw...

Page 63: ...three hours of operation will damage close fitted engine parts Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of use Vary the throttle openings and ma...

Page 64: ...brication for your engine comes from lubrication added to the fuel and oil injection systems We highly recommend the use of only Polaris products We re continuously testing lubricants and provide the...

Page 65: ...ensure proper warm up of the engine drive train and track 1 Use an appropriate stand to securely support the rear of the snowmobile at the rear bumper The track should be approximately 4 10 cm off th...

Page 66: ...nd outdoors or in a well ventilated area S Do not overfill the tank Do not fill the tank neck S Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or where ga...

Page 67: ...r higher turn the key switch to ON PREM When the engine is started a yellow Premium Fuel light illuminates on the instrument panel When the key is in this position the fuel must be a minimum of 91 oct...

Page 68: ...s per gallon 8 16 milliliters per liter of gasoline to prevent engine damage resulting from fuel system icing and lean fuel mixtures Never use deicers or additives containing methanol See page 132 for...

Page 69: ...are compatible with each other Always maintain the oil level above the tank s low level line especially when the machine is operated in mountainous terrain Maintaining the proper oil level will preve...

Page 70: ...t of oxygen available for combustion In low elevations and cold temperatures the air has more oxygen In higher elevations and higher temperatures the air is less dense Carburetors on most Polaris mode...

Page 71: ...tion shown in the illustration B Apply a slight amount of throttle A properly functioning switch must shut down the engine The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all pressu...

Page 72: ...he throttle lever operates properly turn the ignition switch on and go through normal starting procedures 5 If the engine doesn t start take the snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for service...

Page 73: ...r seat and trunk cover are removeable Removing the cover and seat will provide open storage for transporting larger items 1 Remove the trunk cover B 2 Push down on the seat latch lever C which is loca...

Page 74: ...ngine Half throttle or less Engine Stop Switch Interrupts ignition circuit All Throttle Safety Switch Interrupts ignition circuit All Tether Switch Option Interrupts ignition circuit All WARNING Exces...

Page 75: ...t strap around your hand while using the emergency starting procedure DO NOT wrap the start strap around your hand Keep all bystanders and loose clothing away from the snowmobile when using the emerge...

Page 76: ...stance is felt The gears may not always be aligned for shifting into reverse and forcing the lever may cause damage If resistance is felt gently apply the throttle to move the gears to a different pos...

Page 77: ...00 Trail Touring Trail Touring Deluxe 5500 Indy 340 Touring 6000 All other Touring models WideTrak Misfire Mode Fan Cooled Models Air flow on fan cooled models is limited during reverse operation due...

Page 78: ...e Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and the tow hitch on the snowmobile should be used If passengers are to be towed on a toboggan or sled make sure the pole is at least four feet 1...

Page 79: ...ontinue maintenance checks at 1000 mile 1600 km intervals All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred with the exception of authorized warranty repairs become the responsibility of the register...

Page 80: ...rive Belt Condition 111 I I I I Clutches disassemble 110 C C C Belt Tension I I I I Clutch Sheaves 110 I I I I Engine Engine Mounts I I I I Recoil Rope I I I I Engine Mounting Plate I I I Engine Torqu...

Page 81: ...ke fluid 104 R Fuel Management Pilot Air Screws I I I Carburetor synchronize 67 I I I Idle RPM I I I Throttle Lever 53 69 I I I I I Oil Pump Lever synchronize I I I Throttle Cable 87 L L L Choke Cable...

Page 82: ...I I I I C Rear Suspension Fasteners I I I I I Suspension Shock Oil I I I I Cooling Fins and Shroud I I I I Drive Shaft Bearings 86 L L L I Jackshaft Bearings 86 L L L I Skags Wear Bars 49 I I I I I Sk...

Page 83: ...Shafts 84 L L L Camber Alignment I I I Radius Rod Bushings I Handlebar Centering I Tether Switch and Strap 57 I I I I I Track Alignment 119 I I I I I Track Tension 118 I I I I I Front Limiter Strap I...

Page 84: ...ile 240 km Initial Maintenance Inspection Authorized Polaris Servicing Dealer Servicing Technician Date Mileage 500 Mile 800 km Maintenance Inspection Authorized Polaris Servicing Dealer Servicing Tec...

Page 85: ...Additional Services Performed Authorized Polaris Servicing Dealer Servicing Technician Date Mileage Type of Service Additional Services Performed Authorized Polaris Servicing Dealer Servicing Technici...

Page 86: ...nd right spindles Raise the front end of the ma chine to permit better grease entry into the spindle area S Lubricate both of the front ski pivots at the fittings as shown S Grease the jackshaft and d...

Page 87: ...torage each year Lack of lubrication will adversely affect your ride and the life of the suspension For detailed information about suspension lubrication and adjustments see your Polaris dealer NOTE T...

Page 88: ...85 MAINTENANCE Lubrication ETS ACE Suspension WideTrak Suspension...

Page 89: ...ring seal may take only two pumps Push the clutch back onto the shaft and replace the clutch retaining bolt Torque to 18 ft lbs 24 4 Nm Driveshaft Bearing Greasing Inject grease into the fitting on th...

Page 90: ...f turn the handlebars to the left and lubricate liberally as shown Choke and Cable Lubricate the choke slide 2 and cables lightly with oil or grease Before turning the engine off operate the choke int...

Page 91: ...ld be between the safe marks on the dipstick A See your Polaris dealer for the recommended oil for your machine Do not overfill NOTE Clean the magnetic plug B every 500 miles 800 km and whenever check...

Page 92: ...level surface The oil level should be between the safe marks on the dipstick A Add Polaris chaincase oil PN 2871280 through the dipstick opening Do not overfill See page 132 for the part numbers of P...

Page 93: ...ailure Refer to your Owner s Manual Supplement for the specific spark plug to be used in your machine CAUTION A spark plug with a heat range too high will always cause engine damage if the engine is o...

Page 94: ...or light brown There will be few combustion deposits The electrodes are not burned or eroded This indicates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service NOTE The tip should not be whi...

Page 95: ...odically to remove any accumulation of snow CAUTION Operating the snowmobile with the intake filters removed may cause carburetor icing The result will be poor fuel economy or carburetor malfunction A...

Page 96: ...nance follow the oil recommendation chart on page 61 The use of other lubricants may cause improper function of the valve mechanism and increase the frequency of required cleaning due to excessive bui...

Page 97: ...ways work in a well ventilated area away from anything that may cause the fuel to ignite such as open flames sparks heaters trouble lights cigarettes etc Review the gasoline warnings found on page 63...

Page 98: ...een damaged or kinked replace it promptly Oil Filter The oil filter should be changed annually or every 1000 miles 1600 km Inspect oil line condition at 1000 miles 1600 km Polaris oil filters are spec...

Page 99: ...ult in serious engine damage Have your Polaris dealer perform all carburetor adjustments to ensure all adjustments are done correctly Carburetor Adjustments The frequency at which the carburetors are...

Page 100: ...Check for weak or missing retaining springs or damper support grommets WARNING Hot exhaust system parts can cause serious burns Allow adequate time for the exhaust system to cool Never perform this pr...

Page 101: ...models If the engine coolant reaches a certain temperature the switch completes a circuit that turns the light on If you must drive your machine after the high temperature indicator light has come on...

Page 102: ...nd hot liquids will cause serious burns to your skin Never bleed the cooling system or remove the pressure cap when the engine is warm or hot Recovery System WideTrak If the coolant level becomes low...

Page 103: ...ater outlet manifold and or the thermostat housing Allow the coolant to bleed through the system until it runs out the bleed holes Reinstall the bleed screw into the manifold 4 Add coolant to the cool...

Page 104: ...k to the tensioner side Lock the brake lever lock or have an assistant hold the brake lever firmly 2 Loosen the adjuster bolt jam nut A 3 Finger tighten the adjuster bolt B until it can no longer be a...

Page 105: ...be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate approximately 1 16 A kit is available for replacing brake pads See your dealer WARNING Brake failure during operation ca...

Page 106: ...g Plate 5 Brake Pad Material Replace when thickness is less than 1 16 Excessive Lever Travel Hydraulic brakes are self adjusting but if excessive brake pad clearance develops as described on page 102...

Page 107: ...ow the diaphragm may be restricted altering brake function CAUTION Brake fluid will damage decals paint and some plastics Always wipe up spills immediately Use only Polaris DOT 3 high temperature brak...

Page 108: ...asket 2 Fill the master cylinder reservoir to between the MIN and MAX marks or 1 4 5 16 6 8 cm below the lip of the reservoir opening Reinstall the gasket and cover 3 Slip a rubber tube over the ball...

Page 109: ...See your dealer for brake service Frequently inspect the brake lever reserve A which is the clearance between the lever and the brake block To inspect firmly depress the brake lever and measure the di...

Page 110: ...he center of the headlight and make a mark on the wall 3 Start the engine and turn the headlight switch to high beam 4 Observe the headlight aim The most intense part of the headlight beam should be a...

Page 111: ...y metal base and carefully separate bulb from harness Installing the Bulb 1 Hold bulb by metal base and install into wire harness 2 Insert bulb into housing 3 Carefully flip spring back into housing p...

Page 112: ...ght Replacement 1 Remove the rear storage cover A if equipped 2 Depending on your model remove the screws B securing either the taillight housing C or the lens cover D 3 Remove and replace the bulb E...

Page 113: ...due To maintain optimum performance clean with non oil based cleaners such as isopropyl alcohol Clutch Alignment and Offset Clutch center distance and alignment A are crucial to maintaining optimum pe...

Page 114: ...he following procedures apply to standard electronic reverse and TEAM driven clutches Drive Belt Removal 1 Be sure the key switch is off and the engine has come to a complete stop Apply the brake or l...

Page 115: ...in the belt removal procedures 2 Turn the driven clutch moveable sheave clockwise while pushing inward and forcing the belt down between the sheaves 3 Hold the belt down between the sheaves and roll t...

Page 116: ...e cam counterclockwise to reduce the distance between the sheaves Do not rotate past the 1 position 3 Torque the bolts to 4 6 ft lbs 5 4 8 Nm TEAM Clutch 1 Loosen the 7 16 jam nut on the belt width ad...

Page 117: ...t installed it s especially important to maintain track tension as specified on page 118 WARNING Improper track tension can cause serious damage to the snowmobile which can result in loss of vehicle c...

Page 118: ...t models 2 Phillips Screwdriver 3 Tubular Socket 4 Tubular Socket Handle 5 Wrench 6 Flat Screwdriver 7 Box End Wrench Always keep the tool kit with the snowmobile If necessary a replacement tool kit m...

Page 119: ...ice tune up with your Polaris dealer His experienced and trained service technician will keep your machine in peak operating condition Maintenance Items The tools and maintenance items mentioned in th...

Page 120: ...und Track Lubrication WARNING Operating with insufficient lubrication between the Hi fax and track guide clips can cause track failure loss of vehicle control and loss of braking ability which can res...

Page 121: ...tance ahead of the center of the rear idler wheel to slightly preload the track see chart on page 119 Measure at the point where the weight is hanging 4 Check for the specified slack between the wear...

Page 122: ...ive wear to the track and slide rail 1 Safely support the rear of the machine with the track off the ground 2 Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track turns slowly at leas...

Page 123: ...ur Polaris dealer With the handlebars in a straight ahead position and with vehicle weight compressing the suspension measure from the straight edge of the skis at the center of the ski mounting bolt...

Page 124: ...121 MAINTENANCE Steering System Edge IFS WideTrak X Y 10 10 10 10 X Y...

Page 125: ...Inspection and Adjustment Each week or before a long ride check fasteners and tighten if necessary Specific fasteners that should be checked are marked with a in the following illustrations All Steer...

Page 126: ...lso be necessary to add track studs to maintain proper vehicle control while turning on hard packed snow or ice Check skags weekly to maintain positive steering characteristics Carbide skags must be r...

Page 127: ...e rail A Replace Hi fax when a thickness of 7 16 is reached 3 8 on WideTrak models See your dealer for Hi fax replacement If excessive Hi fax wear occurs due to poor snow conditions additional wheel k...

Page 128: ...k track tension beginning on page 118 n Lubricate grease all suspension components see page 83 n Check ski runner skag condition n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness n Check tie rod end nuts for ti...

Page 129: ...r the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days the engine must be fogged with fogging oil Follow the engine fogging instructions provided on the can See page 132 Always add Premium Carbon C...

Page 130: ...BDC the lowest position in the cylinder On twin cylinder models the opposite piston will be up 5 Pour approximately two ounces of Polaris injector oil into the spark plug hole 6 Wait one to two minut...

Page 131: ...on Transporting the Snowmobile Whenever the snowmobile is transported 1 Turn the fuel valve clockwise to OFF to shut off the fuel supply 1 Turn the valve counter clockwise to ON to turn the fuel suppl...

Page 132: ...Drink large quantities of water or milk Call physician immediately EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks open flames ciga...

Page 133: ...on or tap water to enter the battery Battery Removal WARNING Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and cause serious injury or death When removing the batter...

Page 134: ...t must be free from obstructions and securely installed Route the vent line properly to prevent kinks and to allow for proper drainage 3 Connect and tighten the red positive cable first 4 Connect and...

Page 135: ...3 VES II Synthetic 2 Cycle Engine Oil 2 5 gal Chaincase Lubricants 2873105 Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant qt 2872951 Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant 12 oz Grease Specialized Lubricants 2871312 Grease Gun...

Page 136: ...if necessary SEE YOUR DEALER Harsh drive clutch engagement Drive belt worn or too narrow Replace drive belt engagement Excessive belt sheave clearance SEE YOUR DEALER Drive belt turns over Wrong belt...

Page 137: ...elt Inspect and replace if necessary performance Excessive belt sheave clearance SEE YOUR DEALER Loose torque stop Inspect and adjust Sticky clutch SEE YOUR DEALER Engine doesn t start electric start...

Page 138: ...compression Running a mixture too lean too small main jet will cause seizure resulting in loss of power SEE YOUR DEALER This indi cates a major engine problem that must be repaired before engine is r...

Page 139: ...are straight on skis Check hi fax and replace if worn Reduce ski pressure SIncrease front track spring preload SReduce IFS spring preload by adjusting threaded collar SReduce rear torsion spring prelo...

Page 140: ...and grease all pivot points Adjust RCA rearward see setup decal under hood Decrease spring preload adjustments Decrease front track compression damping by turning screw counter clockwise factory posi...

Page 141: ...M Avoid riding in high ambient temperatures Ice and snow build up between track and tunnel Warm the engine at least five minutes Take the drive belt off the machine in extremely cold weather and warm...

Page 142: ...3 Dealer name 7 Previous correspondence 4 Date of purchase Use the page provided near the front of your Owner s Manual to record the identification numbers of your snowmobile and its engine Polaris C...

Page 143: ...not caused by a defect in material or workmanship The warranty does not cover accidental damage normal wear and tear abuse or improper handling The warranty also does not cover any snowmobile that ha...

Page 144: ...st present your copy of the Warranty Registration form to the dealer The cost of transportation to and from the dealer is YOUR responsibility Polaris recommends that you use your original selling deal...

Page 145: ...cuit breakers Fuses Light bulbs Sealed beam lamps Electronic components Idler wheels Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of personal loss Some items are considered con...

Page 146: ...tomatic with no additional paperwork required The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is subject to a 50 deductible per visit Regular documented service maintenance visits are required to validat...

Page 147: ...ake your vehicle to an authorized Polaris dealer You must show the dealer photo identification from the country of the selling dealer s authorized location as proof of residence Upon residence verific...

Page 148: ...way 19 Controls and Linkage 126 Coolant Level 98 Coolant Mixture 98 Cooling 97 Coupler Greasing 86 D Daily Storage 75 Disabled Operators 12 Drive Belt 18 Drive Belt Adjustment 113 Drive Belt Condition...

Page 149: ...115 Oil Recommendations 61 Operating Area 57 OPERATION 58 75 Operation 27 28 Operator Safety 8 22 P Passenger 24 Passenger Grab Handle Adjustment 47 Passenger Seat 70 PERC 74 Plug Cleaning 94 POLARIS...

Page 150: ...r Edge 136 37 41 Suspension Rear Edge Touring 42 43 Suspension Rear ETS ACE 44 45 Suspension Rear WideTrak 46 Symbols 8 T TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Taillight Replacement 109 Tether Switch 57 THE PERFECT FIT...

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