Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Manual - part 1

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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 
times. 

As the driver of the snowmobile, you must learn how to keep yourself 
and those around you safe while you're riding. So read your manual, and 
then enjoy riding your new POLARIS 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.

TIP: The illustrations and photos used in this manual are general representa-

tions. Your model may differ. 

PARENTS: Do not allow anyone under the age of six (6) to operate this 
machine. Review the information in this manual with any child who 
may be operating the snowmobile. It is up to you to teach any operator 
the proper and safe way to ride a snowmobile. You must set boundaries 
and adhere to them, keeping the operator's safety foremost in your mind. 
Never allow a child to operate this machine without adult supervision.

These units are not designed for adult use. Serious damage to the vehicle 
may occur if the maximum rider weight capacity is exceeded. Never 
exceed the maximum rider weight capacity. See page 80.

CHILDREN: Before you ride your new POLARIS snowmobile, there 
are some important things that you need to know. Your safety and the 
safety of others is the most important thing to think about at all times. 
As the driver of the snowmobile, you must learn how to keep yourself 
and those around you safe while you're riding. 

Pay attention when you see this symbol:

IMPORTANT

Parents should sit down with their children and read the Youth Section with 
them before allowing them to use this snowmobile. Parents must also read the 
Adult Section before allowing their children to ride this snowmobile.

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your 
snowmobile or in this manual it means PAY ATTENTION because you 
could die or be seriously hurt if you don't follow the instructions.

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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 to be meaningful, all regulations require the cooperation of the 
snowmobile owner. Muffling systems, designed to reduce noise levels, 
should not be altered or removed. Snowmobile drivers must be aware 
that they have a public responsibility to operate their snowmobiles with 
concern for others. As a snowmobile operator you may not realize the 
sound of your snowmobile may annoy non-snowmobilers. We are 
attempting to do our part through the manufacture of quieter machines, 
and we also ask your help in the effort to further reduce the impact of 
noise.

Air Pollution

As a part of POLARIS' plan for the snowmobile's compatibility within 
the environment, our engineers are investigating ways to reduce emis-
sion levels of engines. We expect our efforts to lead to the reduction of 
potential air pollution.

The four-stroke engine used in this snowmobile produces less exhaust 
emissions and reduces noise, as well.

In addition to technological research, we also suggest that governmental 
agencies, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, ecologists, and other 
interested parties work together to develop data on environmental top-
ics. We will continue to participate in this type of study so that someday 
we may find the answers to these difficult issues.

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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 ourselves. Protect and preserve your right to ride by joining 
your local trail riding clubs. Teach your child the following:

Respect your snowmobile; 

respect your environment;

and you will earn

the respect of everyone.