Snowmobile Polaris 340 Transport Trail Touring Deluxe (2008 year). Manual - part 17

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OPERATION

Daily Storage

At the end of each ride, park the snow-

mobile on a level surface and support it 

at the rear with an appropriate track 

stand. The track should be suspended 

approximately 4I (10 cm) off the 

ground. Remove the key and cover the 

machine.

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OPERATION

Towing

Do not use the front bumper to pull or drag the snowmobile. The front 

bumper is not designed for this type of use and may detach from the 

vehicle if force is applied.

For your safety, do not attempt to use a tow hitch until you've read the 

following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions.

If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be towed, and if it isn't 

possible to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to the ski spindles 

(not to the ski loops) to prevent damage to the steering components. 

Remove the drive belt before towing, and have someone ride on the 

towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary.

WARNING

Objects towed with a rope have no braking power and can easily collide with 

the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or 

death. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any type of vehicle with a 

rope. 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 tobog-

gan or sled, make sure the pole is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to pre-

vent any possibility of contact between the snowmobile's track and a person 

riding in the towed object.
Braking distances increase when towing loads. Slow down to maintain con-

trol of the snowmobile.

CAUTION

Towing a disabled snowmobile with the drive belt in place can result in seri-

ous damage to the engine and drive system. Always remove the drive belt 

from a disabled snowmobile before towing.

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MAINTENANCE

Emission Control Information

Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may maintain, replace, or 

repair the emission control devices or systems on your snowmobile.

Emission Control Label

Your snowmobile is equipped at the time of sale with an emission con-

trol information (ECI) label and a factory-installed emissions informa-

tion hangtag. These items are required by U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency regulations. The ECI label is permanently affixed to 

either the right side of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. The ECI 

label should not be removed, even after you purchase the snowmobile. 

You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, 

which is intended solely for your use in making a purchasing decision.

Emission Control Maintenance Requirements

Your snowmobile is certified to operate on gasoline with a minimum 

octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. The emission control system designation 

per SAE J1930 is EM. If your snowmobile is equipped with a check 

engine light and it comes on, you must take your snowmobile to a quali-

fied dealer for diagnostic service. Specifications and adjustments for 

engine tune-ups are located in the Service Manual, which is available to 

your qualified service technician. Reverse (if equipped) must not be 

engaged during engine tune-ups.

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MAINTENANCE

Emission Control Information

Owner's Responsibilities

Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty on 

page 128, and read the maintenance section of your owner's manual. 

You are responsible for ensuring that the specified maintenance is per-

formed, including the emission-related maintenance outlined in these 

sections of the manual.

You must inspect the air intake system on your snowmobile prior to 

each use (including the airbox foam filter and hood foam filters) and 

clean these components as necessary. Polaris considers the specified 

maintenance for the spark plugs, oil changes, air intake system and 

exhaust valves to be critical emission-related maintenance. The speci-

fied maintenance for the fuel filter is recommended additional emission-

related maintenance. Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may 

maintain, replace, or repair the emission control devices or systems on 

your snowmobile. Polaris recommends that you contact an authorized 

Polaris dealer to perform any service that may be necessary.