Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Manual - part 3

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Manual - part 3

 

 

13

SAFETY

Safety Labels

Safety and warning labels have been placed on the vehicle for the opera-
tor's protection. Make sure the operator understands the information on 
all labels. If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your 
POLARIS dealer for a replacement. Replacement safety labels are pro-
vided by POLARIS at no charge. The part number is printed on the 
label.

General Warning Label

WARNING

• Read and understand warnings and the 

Owner’s Manual before operation. Severe 
injury or death can result from not heeding 
the warnings.

• This vehicle is intended for daylight use in 

restricted off-road areas clear of obstacles, 
primarily on snow and not on frozen bodies 
of water, by a child of not less than 6 years 
of age who is in the presence of, and in 
active supervision of an adult. Use of this 
vehicle on public trails, streets, roads, and 
highways can be hazardous and is prohib-
ited by law in most cases.

• Do not start or operate this vehicle without 

guards and shields in position, or with 
hood not latched in place.

• This vehicle is intended for one operator only, no passenger. Passengers, 

cargo, or towed objects can cause loss of control.

• Verify proper operation of all controls before starting the engine.

• When operating this vehicle, the operator shall wear suitable protective cloth-

ing including an approved safety helmet and shield or goggles.

• Securely attach the safety lanyard to the child’s body before starting the 

engine.

• This vehicle can be operated between 0 and 8 mph (13 km/h). However, it is 

recommended that the adult supervising the child regulate the maximum 
speed to match the experience and ability of the child. Instructions for regulat-
ing maximum speed are provided in the Owner’s Manual.

• The Auxiliary Shut Off Switch is the primary means of stopping this vehicle in 

case of emergency and is located on the top of the throttle control assembly. 
Depress the switch to stop the engine. Routinely check this switch for proper 
function with the engine idling.

• If Owner’s Manual is missing, contact a POLARIS Dealer for a replacement.

General Warning Label

14

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.

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 you press it 
with your thumb. Before you drive your snowmobile, always make sure 
the throttle lever does not stick. Read more about it on page 19.

Brake Lever
Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar to make your snowmobile 
slow down or stop.

Always take your thumb off the throttle lever when you squeeze the 
brake lever.

Gas Cap

Recoil Starter 

Handle

Brake Lever

Throttle Lever

Engine Stop Switch

Choke 

Knob

Hood Hold-Down 

Strap and Screw

15

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.

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 page 45.

Hood Hold-Down Straps and Screws
Two straps with screws hold down the hood of your snowmobile. 
Always make sure both hood straps are latched and both screws are 
tightly installed before you start the engine.

Tether Strap/Switch
Always attach the tether 
strap to your body and to 
the switch on your snow-
mobile every time you 
drive. If you fall off your 
snowmobile, the tether 
strap will pull away from 
the switch and the engine 
will stop.

When you attach the strap 
to your body, you can clip 
it to a loop on your cloth-
ing, or you can wrap the 
strap around your right 
wrist and attach the clip to 
the strap. 

Always have an adult put gas in your snowmobile. Never try to do it 
yourself.

Never ride without the tether strap attached to your body and to your 
snowmobile. Be careful not to let the cord get tangled around the han-
dlebars or any part of your body.

Attach to 

Switch

Attach to Loop or Wrist

16

YOUTH SECTION

Know Your Snowmobile

Let's learn more about the parts of your snowmobile before we learn 
about riding.

Snow 

Flap

Ski

Handlebar

Seat and 

Storage

Hood

Headlight

Windshield

Track

Taillight

Seat 

Latches

 

 

 

 

 

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