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Pantone 426C
Snowmobile Owner's Manual
for Maintenance and Safety
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Pantone 426C For your nearest Polaris dealer, call 1-800-POLARIS or visit www.polarisindustries.com Polaris Sales Inc., 2100 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340 Phone 1-888-704-5290 Part No. 9922313 Rev 01 Printed in USA
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WARNING Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in this manual and on all product labels. Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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The text is printed on 100% recycled with 40% post-consumer waste (PCW).
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WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world- wide family of Polaris enthusiasts. Visit us online at www.polarisindus- tries.com for the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more. At Polaris we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products. • Snowmobiles • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) ® • RANGER utility vehicles ® • Victory Motorcycles We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all ut
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WELCOME Dear Parents: We believe your children should have the opportunity to enjoy The Way Out experience along with you. We've provided this owner's manual to assist you and your children in learning about the safe operation and care of your new Polaris snowmobile. Please review the information in this manual with any child who may operate the snowmobile. Help your children learn to operate the snowmobile with safety as a top priority. Help them also learn to show respect for our environ
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WELCOME Dear Children: Before you ride your new Polaris snowmobile, there are some important things that you need to know. Your parents and Polaris want you to enjoy riding your new snowmobile, and that's why you need to read and understand the information in your owner's manual. Ask your parents to explain anything you don't understand, and pay close attention to the warnings and instructions you read. Your safety and the safety of others is the most important thing to think about at all
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POLARIS and THE WAY OUT are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc. Copyright 2009 Polaris Sales Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrep- ancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publi- cation. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for r
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Notes for Owners and Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preservation of the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Youth Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Know Your Snowmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION Important Notes for Owners and Drivers After reading this manual, store it in the snowmobile for convenient ref- erence. It should remain with the snowmobile when the snowmobile is sold. You and your dealer must complete the registration form included with your snowmobile and forward it to us. This completed form is necessary to ensure warranty coverage. NOTE: The illustrations and photos used in this manual are general represen- tations. Your model may differ. IMPORTANT Parents
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INTRODUCTION Preservation of the Environment Teach your child to drive their snowmobile with consideration for the protection and preservation of the environment. Noise One of the most publicized subjects with regard to snowmobiles is noise. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), which is the stan- dard-setting body for snowmobiles, has recommended that snowmobiles conform to prescribed sound levels. This Polaris snowmobile has been engineered to conform to these SAE standards. In order
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INTRODUCTION Preservation of the Environment Environmental Protection As part of the continuing environmental education campaign, we are encouraging state and provincial governments across the snowbelt to adopt rigorous safety training programs which also encourage protec- tion of our environment, wildlife and vegetation. Snowmobile clubs and other organizations are working together to protect our environment. It is very important that we encourage them as well as become actively involved o
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INTRODUCTION Vehicle Identification Numbers Record your snowmobile's identification numbers in the spaces pro- vided. Tunnel VIN Vehicle Model Number: ____________________________________________________ Tunnel VIN: _____________________________________________________________ (lower right side of the tunnel) Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________________________ (right front side of engine crankcase) 9
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SAFETY The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym- bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual. The safety alert symbol, on your vehicle or in this manual, alerts you to the potential for injury. WARNING The safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION The safety alert caution indicates a potential hazard tha
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SAFETY WARNING Failure to follow the warnings in this manual can result in severe injury or death. Read and understand the owner's manual and all warning decals before operating a Polaris snowmobile. Adults must thoroughly explain this information, including all safe operating procedures, to all operators of the snowmobile. All operators must be at least six (6) years old and must under- stand the consequences and risks if they choose to ignore or neglect this information. Equipment Modific
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SAFETY Maintenance Program This snowmobile is not a toy. The information in this manual is pro- vided to aid you in its safe operation. For the safety of the operator, always make sure that the snowmobile is in excellent operating condition at all times. We strongly recommend that the operator, as well as an adult, check major and vital safety com- ponents before each use of the vehicle. We also recommend that you strictly follow the maintenance schedule outlined in this manual to ensure tha
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SAFETY Safety Decals Safety and warning decals have been placed on the vehicle for the oper- ator's protection. Make sure the operator understands the information on all decals. If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer for a replacement. Replacement safety decals are provided by Polaris at no charge. The part number is printed on the decal. General Warning Decal WARNING • Read and understand warnings and the Owner’s Manual before operation. Severe injury or d
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YOUTH SECTION Know Your Snowmobile Before you have an adult start the engine for you for the first time, let's learn about the controls on your new snowmobile. Brake Lever Engine Stop Switch Throttle Lever Choke Knob Gas Cap Recoil Starter Handle Hood Hold-Down Strap Engine Stop Switch When the engine is running, push this button down to stop the engine. Pull the stop switch up before trying to start the engine again. Throttle Lever The throttle lever makes your snowmobile go forward when
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YOUTH SECTION Know Your Snowmobile Gas Cap An adult will take the gas cap off to put gas in your snowmobile. Never take the gas cap off. Always make sure it's tightly closed. Always have an adult put gas in your snowmobile. Never try to do it yourself. Recoil Starter Handle Pull the recoil starter handle to start your snowmobile. An adult will help you start it the first time. Choke Knob You may need to use the choke to help start your snowmobile if the engine is cold. Read more about it on
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YOUTH SECTION Know Your Snowmobile Let's learn more about the parts of your snowmobile before we learn about riding. Seat and Storage Handlebar Windshield Headlight Taillight Hood Snow Flap Track Ski 16
