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2003 2003
MSX MSX
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle Maintenance
for Vehicle Maintenance
and Safety
and Safety
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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We’ve created a web site, just for YOU! Technical tips New product introductions Event schedules Parts and Service Manual information Exciting details about The Way Out Racing Information Check it out... www.polarisindustries.com/owner 1
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All information in this manual is based on the latest product data and specifications available at the time of printing. Polaris Industries Inc. reserves the right to make product changes and improvements that may affect illustrations or explanations. No part of this manual shall be reproduced or used without the written permission of Polaris Industries Inc. Polaris, Polaris The Way Out, and Workmobiles are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc. Copyright 2002 Polaris Industries Inc.
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WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all welcome to our world-wide family of Polaris owners. utility and recreational vehicles manufactured in the We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and world today. Many years of experience have gone into recreational products. the engineering, design, and development of your Polaris vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve Polaris Recreational Vehicles ever produced. Snowmo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FEATURES and CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . 24 EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 MAINTENANCE and LUB
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Do Your Part Riding your Polaris watercraft will be an enjoyable Obey the Rules experience for you, your family and friends, but we Familiarize yourself with all boating laws and must all do our part to ride safely and protect our regulations in your area. Ride only in areas approved environment so we can continue to enjoy this sport for for personal watercraft. Avoid riding near waterfront many years. Please show respect for our waterways, homes, wildlife areas, other bo
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Age Restrictions This vehicle is not a toy. Polaris recommends that all operators be 16 years of age or older. Contact local authorities to find out what the legal age requirements are in your area of operation. Maintenance Requirements Follow the recommended maintenance program outlined in your owner’s manual. This preventive maintenance program is designed to ensure that all critical components on your vehicle are thoroughly inspected at specific intervals. WARNING Fai
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Your watercraft’s hull and engine identification Record your vehicle’s identification numbers in the numbers are important for model identification when spaces provided and in another location away from the registering your watercraft, when obtaining insurance, vehicle. If the vehicle is destroyed or stolen, you’ll and when ordering replacement parts. The hull have the identification numbers required by insurance identification number is located on the rear right-hand and
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SAFETY Signal Words and Symbols The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your CAUTION safety is involved when these words and symbols are A caution indicates a situation that may result in used. Become familiar with their meanings before damage to the vehicle. reading the manual. NOTE: The safety alert symbol, on your vehicle or in this A note will alert you to important information or manual, alerts you to the potential for personal instructions
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SAFETY Safety Decals Important warning and instruction decals have been placed on the watercraft for your protection. Read and follow the instructions on each decal carefully. If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer for a replacement. Any safety decal needing replacement will be provided by Polaris at no charge. The warning decals summarize and highlight key safety and operational information. Be sure to read the entire owner’s manual for details that affect safe
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SAFETY Safety Decals The general safety/warning decal is located on the rear of the watercraft, just below the seat. 10
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SAFETY Safety Decals The collision warning decal is located on the dash of your watercraft. Collisions result in more INJURIES AND DEATHS than any other type of accident for personal watercraft (PWC). TO AVOID COLLISIONS: SCAN CONSTANTLY for people, objects and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. OPERATE DEFENSIVELY at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly be
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SAFETY Safety Decals The fuel warning decal is located near the fuel tank fill cap. The capsize warning decal is located at the rear of the watercraft, positioned upside down so the operator can read it when the boat is capsized. WARNING RIGHTING CAPSIZED BOAT To prevent injury, do not place hands or objects into pump inlet, intake grate or nozzle. To prevent major engine damage: Make sure engine is stopped by pulling lanyard from engine stop switch and turn boat to upright position in a cl
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SAFETY Informational Decals The Coast Guard exemption decal is located below the Located on the upper shroud near left-hand mirror. the front compartment door: FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER LOCATED INSIDE 7171396 Located on the engine water manifold: Do Not Remove Electrical Part When Starting Or During WARNING Operation. High Voltage Shock Hazard. 7075383 13
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SAFETY Operator Safety The minimum recommended age for operators of this watercraft is 16 years, but operators between 16 and 18 WARNING years of age may require close adult supervision. Obey Failure to follow the warnings and instructions all applicable boating rules and regulations. contained throughout this manual and on your This watercraft does not have brakes. The watercraft is vehicle can result in severe injury or death. stopped by releasing the throttle. The vehicle will Read and under
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SAFETY Operator Safety Your Polaris watercraft is capable of towing, but please Always securely attach the lanyard cord (1) to the be aware that towing can cause reduced steering operator’s left wrist or PFD before starting the control. Be extremely careful when towing other watercraft. If the operator falls off, the engine will watercraft, skiers or objects behind this watercraft, as immediately lose power. they have a significant impact on handling and Be sure the lanyard cord is free and not
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SAFETY 2 - Eye Protection 2 Operator Safety Wear adequate eye protection to protect against water spray, sun, insects and WARNING 1 other objects. To protect prescription eyewear and sunglasses against loss Failure to wear protective clothing while operating or damage, wear goggles that fit a watercraft can result in serious injury. The jet securely over them. pump emits a forceful stream of water that can injure body orifices. Falling off the watercraft while 3 - Suit/Shoes/Gloves operating at
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SAFETY Operator Safety Overloading the Watercraft Fire Safety Federal regulation requires that all watercraft carry an WARNING approved fire extinguisher. The operator is responsible Overloading a watercraft will significantly reduce for providing and vehicle stability and control, which could result in maintaining the fully an accident and lead to severe injury or death. charged fire extinguisher in Never allow more than the specified rider capacity the watercraft. Do not on the watercraft. ope
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SAFETY Operator Safety Weather and Darkness Protective Apparel Be aware of severe weather conditions. Observe Normal swimming attire weather forecasts and conditions before venturing out, may not provide adequate and do not operate the watercraft when visibility is protection while riding a poor and when the water is rough. Operation of the watercraft. At the rear of watercraft in poor weather conditions can result in an the watercraft, the jet pump accident and lead to severe injury, hypothermi
